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as in to recapture
to get again in one's possession
tried to recoup the $1,000 he had when he walked into the casino by risking his last dollar on a slot machine
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as in to compensate
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury
you will have to submit the proper paperwork before the insurance company will recoup you for the damage to your vehicle
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as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
he's recouping at home after a bout of the flu
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Recent Examples of recoup
The Broadway hit comedy, which recently became the first production of the season to recoup its production cost, will have a new Mary Todd Lincoln beginning January 21 when Glow actor Betty Gilpin will take over the role for a limited 8-week engagement.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Demings and the commission may not have to sue to recoup the money.
—Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
Oil-and-gas companies also generally rose after the price of a barrel of U.S. crude gained 1.3% to recoup some of its losses for the week and for the year so far.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Webb said that despite the Illinois Supreme Court's decision, the city of Chicago is still able to pursue its pending civil lawsuit against Smollett in order to recoup the investigation costs.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Demings and the commission may not have to sue to recoup the money.
—Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
Oil-and-gas companies also generally rose after the price of a barrel of U.S. crude gained 1.3% to recoup some of its losses for the week and for the year so far.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Webb said that despite the Illinois Supreme Court's decision, the city of Chicago is still able to pursue its pending civil lawsuit against Smollett in order to recoup the investigation costs.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, was recaptured last week by rebel groups after a surprise offensive overran President Bashar al-Assad’s forces and allied militias.Mostafa Salem and Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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The clip also recaptures the Muscle Shoals landmarks that were included in the song’s original music video, which released over three decades ago.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Transportation proposed new rules Thursday requiring airlines to compensate passengers with up to $775 for significant flight delays or cancellations where the airline is at fault.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The bank is also used to pay Russian soldiers and compensate families of soldiers killed in the line of duty, the department said.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent developments in the AI industry led many to believe that interest in San Francisco property could recover, as the city remains a vital part of the U.S. tech sector and is a global hub for AI advancements.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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During these quieter times, the native chaparral and vegetation would slowly recover over the course of years.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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To regain relevance, speakers powered by AI will become more attuned to what customers might ask a smart system.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Navy, though, delivered a big blow with a 52-yard touchdown catch and run by running back Eli Heidenreich to regain a 21-10 lead late in the third.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, according to this week’s charging documents, none of the money has been reimbursed.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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There has been a flood of people supporting Mangione on social media platforms, with some offering to pay his bills and a number of GoFundMe campaigns popping up to offer financial support (though GoFundMe told Fox Business the fundraisers violated policy, were removed and donors were reimbursed).Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
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The coins belong to the wreckage of the 1715 Fleet, a group of 11 Spanish ships tasked with retrieving silver and gold from the Americas.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the face of the brand and its most effective spokesperson, Mao reclaimed his fame online with a popular Bilibili account that has more than 900,000 followers.Denni Hu, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reynolds empowers readers to break free from the urgency trap and reclaim their time for meaningful pursuits.Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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