1
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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2
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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3
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 show recouped its capitalization and announced a return engagement next season.
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical played one preview performance last week at the Golden Theater, and went on despite having an unlit marquee as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Most notably, Romeo + Juliet recouped its entire $7 million capitalization during its run — a rare industry feat.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Without insurance, Mallen has been unable to recoup losses.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
So the target is to recoup our investment and hopefully make a profit in Indonesia and Malaysia.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Most notably, Romeo + Juliet recouped its entire $7 million capitalization during its run — a rare industry feat.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Without insurance, Mallen has been unable to recoup losses.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
So the target is to recoup our investment and hopefully make a profit in Indonesia and Malaysia.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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The military has recaptured swaths of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, in recent months, and pushed the paramilitaries out of a key breadbasket region in central Sudan.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Abby is known for her buff appearance in the game, but co-creator Neil Druckmann felt this was not necessary to recapture in the show.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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That’s substantial, and pitch-framing skills have never played a bigger role in how catchers are evaluated — and, ultimately, compensated — by the Minnesota Twins and other teams.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Chloe Bailey, who performs as a solo musician under the moniker Chlöe, is being sued by a songwriter who claims to not have been properly compensated for their work.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Police recovered a loaded Cobra .38 Special from the scene.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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If not, then the beloved agency that dares to explore may never recover.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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China went on to establish diplomatic ties with South Korea, and although Beijing did not break with Pyongyang, the relationship never regained the intimacy of the early Cold War, when the two fought together against the United States.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Feb. 2025
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Four employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency — its chief financial officer, two program analysts and a grant specialist — were fired Feb. 11 over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Navan Headquarters: Palo Alto, California. Travel and expense software company Navan offers a corporate card and an expense management app that reimburses employees' out-of-pocket business travel within 24 to 48 hours.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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When a customer order rolls in, the order processing agent retrieves order details from Shopify and verifies the payment in Stripe.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The puppies went flying, and the man just barely retrieved them before stomping out the door.—
Simon J. Levien,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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In July 2024, Leeds reclaimed control of Elland Road for the first time since 2004.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The enemies of the liberal order have reclaimed the initiative, and Eurasia is once again the site of vicious struggles.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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