recoup

verb

ri-ˈküp How to pronounce recoup (audio)
Definition of recoupnext
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 Mayors since have worked, and largely failed, to find a way for the city to recoup any of the revenue coming from parking fees since. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 But history shows that the public almost never recoups the initial subsidy. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 In addition, rural residents are more likely to be uninsured, meaning hospitals and emergency services may not be able to recoup the cost of their care. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026 The settlements allowing federal authorities to recoup the funds helped resolve allegations that several companies made false certifications on their PPP loan and forgiveness applications. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recoup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoup
  1. recapture
  2. compensate
  3. recover
  4. regain
  5. reimburse
  6. retrieve
  7. reclaim
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  • Now the modern-day Hublot (it was adopted as the brand name after the first model’s success ) hopes to recapture some of that 1980s verve with an all-new version of Crocco’s original model called the Classic Fusion Tributo.
    — Simon de Burton, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • New York — Starbucks is on a mission to recapture its roots as a place to sit down for a cup of coffee.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of recapture
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  • In which case, who is ultimately on the hook to compensate any victims?
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Government spending remains well above its peers in the politically sensitive realm of social protections, particularly pensions and healthcare, while tepid economic growth has failed to compensate.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of compensate
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  • Raphaëlle, meanwhile, is recovering after a long rehabilitation and must confront the loss of her mobility, which prevents her from conducting investigations with her former energy.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The stocks have recovered a bit since then and were trading up on Tuesday.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of recover
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  • The therapy provides them a safe space to confront the lasting effects of their traumatic experiences and gradually regain emotional and physical balance.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Any clinical ethicist would advise at this juncture that Pike may fully regain decision-making capacity and is already showing signs of understanding and appreciation.
    — M. Sara Rosenthal, STAT, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of regain
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  • The prescriptions were often billed to and reimbursed by Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs, the lawsuit says.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The White House later said the president would not reimburse the federal government for the cost of the ads that had already aired.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of reimburse
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  • Asked during the news conference how much money taxpayers could expect to recover, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald acknowledged that fraudulent proceeds are sometimes spent before investigators can retrieve them.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Days later, on October 5, OpenAI installed a camera in that conference room, and the CCTV footage allegedly showed Alfozan attempting to retrieve the recording device that same day.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of retrieve
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  • The Dragons reclaimed the lead with a gutsy 10-yard rushing TD from Tomcheck, who broke a tackle and fell backward into the end zone.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Nature is working to reclaim downtown Port-au-Prince after years of dereliction and gang warfare.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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