RECOUPED Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

recouped

verb

past tense of recoup

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 The majority of investors have not recouped their investments in the funds, according to the complaint. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 The terms of a two-year membership agreement with the EFL limit Wednesday to spending £2million a season on transfers and loan fees, a figure that remains constant regardless of how much is recouped from player sales. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The show is one of the rare musicals as of late to have recouped its Broadway capitalization. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 The Essex Community Players, a nonprofit all-volunteer group, reportedly lost over $11,500 in expenses, which could not be recouped through tickets and concessions. — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 The Vanstone fortune cannot be recouped until Magdalen finally develops a strong emotional intelligence—until her thinking and observation skills grow to match her acting skills, and then begin to work together. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Masters of the Universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Disclosure Day all fell short of expectations, although the latter at least recouped its production budget. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026 Canada agreed to front the cost of construction and to split the toll fees with the state once the cost has been recouped. — Don Gonyea, NPR, 28 June 2026 Giant recouped after only 10 weeks. — Katie North, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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Shares also recaptured its 200-day moving average and safely moved above it — all signs of a major trend change.

— Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Victoria’s Secret under CEO Hillary Super has doubled down on its authority as the go-to destination for bras and bra fittings—and recaptured some aughts nostalgia—riding that strategy to four consecutive quarters of growth.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

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Both involve players compensated for playing football, and feature teams that generate millions in revenue and pursue players for their labor services.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
At the core of his proposal are efforts to limit what utilities are financially liable for when their equipment begins immensely costly wildfires and ensure survivors get compensated before financial institutions.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of compensated

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Linux password file retrieved The researchers demonstrated the threat on an AMD computer running a current Linux kernel.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
The family member had retrieved Molano’s vehicle and found the five large crates of cinnamon rolls inside.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of retrieved

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Street Department Superintendent John Schnadenberg said the hope is the town will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the extra expenses incurred due to the storm cleanup.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The city and developer sought to have their legal costs reimbursed, and Circuit Judge Brian Welke granted their motions earlier this month.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

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