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as in recaptured
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 compensated
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 recovered
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 recouped
For backlist titles, it is generally assumed that any major initial investment costs have already been recouped (or written off).
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
According to producers, both the Broadway production and the national tour have now recouped their investments , with the success of the tour allowing the Broadway production to return the remainder of its capitalization.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The film has been seen in cinemas by over a million people in India and recouped its investment through pre-sales, but fell short of what the critical response suggested was possible.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
While stocks have recouped losses, US gas and diesel prices remain elevated, straining Americans’ budgets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The village, the report said, has recouped only a small portion from Mitchell.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
When the cost of the grant and construction is recouped in seven years from the time of completion, Kendall said the school has an option to purchase the array.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
About a third of those funds would be recouped by the tax increase.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Funded largely by borrowing, the costs are being recouped by tolls that start at £2 for residents.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
According to producers, both the Broadway production and the national tour have now recouped their investments , with the success of the tour allowing the Broadway production to return the remainder of its capitalization.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The film has been seen in cinemas by over a million people in India and recouped its investment through pre-sales, but fell short of what the critical response suggested was possible.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
While stocks have recouped losses, US gas and diesel prices remain elevated, straining Americans’ budgets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The village, the report said, has recouped only a small portion from Mitchell.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
When the cost of the grant and construction is recouped in seven years from the time of completion, Kendall said the school has an option to purchase the array.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
About a third of those funds would be recouped by the tax increase.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Funded largely by borrowing, the costs are being recouped by tolls that start at £2 for residents.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recouped
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In 2003, a western lowland gorilla broke out of his enclosure at Franklin Park Zoo, bolted into the streets of Boston and injured a 2-year-old girl before being recaptured.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Early in the year, Carlsson was a potent offensive engine and has recaptured that form when his linemates have permitted it.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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McClatchy is compensated as a part of our syndication partnership with TMX.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some content creators are compensated, and this also creates problematic incentives in the system.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Talley fled the scene after the shooting, and officers later recovered a weapon when he was taken into custody, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police recovered a knife at the scene.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Residents who stayed at hotels during the evacuation will be reimbursed for the costs, according to the councilman, who said that his office was coordinating compensation with CPS Energy.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Apr. 2026
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It’s reimbursed by Medicare, yet most people have never heard of it.—
Ken Dychtwald,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Staff members retrieved the displays and items from any flooding.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Massey quickly retrieved it and fired it back into the infield.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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