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
When the money disappeared, Carver went to work trying to recoup some of it.
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Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 13 May 2025
This may allow the city school system to recoup some of the ESSER funds that were poised to be lost to the Trump administration’s cuts, according to a slide presentation at Tuesday’s meeting.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
If the loans do end up in court, the law allows lenders to recoup attorneys fees — which can’t be done with payday loans — a practice that can add up to a third of the loan amount.
—Adam Friedman, ProPublica, 5 May 2025
As for the volatility of this year’s stock market, which fell 19% from February through April 8 before rebounding 14% since to recoup some of those losses, Buffett scoffed at investors’ anxieties.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 13 May 2025
This may allow the city school system to recoup some of the ESSER funds that were poised to be lost to the Trump administration’s cuts, according to a slide presentation at Tuesday’s meeting.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
If the loans do end up in court, the law allows lenders to recoup attorneys fees — which can’t be done with payday loans — a practice that can add up to a third of the loan amount.
—Adam Friedman, ProPublica, 5 May 2025
As for the volatility of this year’s stock market, which fell 19% from February through April 8 before rebounding 14% since to recoup some of those losses, Buffett scoffed at investors’ anxieties.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
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Eight have since been recaptured while police continue to search for Antoine T. Massey and Derrick Groves.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Three were recaptured by the end of the same day, while two more were caught a week later.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Verb
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In 2020, a judge ruled that shareholders had been fairly compensated.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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If a borrower, in this case, the U.S. government defaults on its debt, the seller must compensate the buyer.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Back then, Maryland’s oyster population was just starting to recover from devastating bouts of disease, such as MSX and Dermo.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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Time is of the essence, and a long delay seeking treatment could hamper the dog’s ability to recover.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Sobriety may be able to help regain better control of speech and language issues.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
26 May 2025
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After the collapse, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation making Santa Cruz eligible for state funding under the California Disaster Assistance Act, which reimburses local governments up to 75% of their losses from floods, wildfires, earthquakes and other disasters.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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Thus, even if a patient utilizes no healthcare services, the MCO gets a payment, and the state gets most of that reimbursed by the federal government.—
Anthony Digiorgio,
Oc Register,
20 May 2025
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On May 8, a hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain, and after alerting authorities about the finding, law enforcement responded to the area and retrieved them, the Kane County Sheriff's Office reported this week.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The Kane County Sheriff’s Office further said in its recent news release that a deputy arrived at the scene and retrieved the new remains.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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If a lot goes unused for seventy-five years, the cemetery can petition to reclaim it.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Ultimately, reclaiming the human element in the job market is an investment in a more ethical, effective and sustainable future for all.—
Sherry Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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