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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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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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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
With help from these incentives and the monetization of the electricity produced by the generators, our partner can recoup the initial capital outlay for this clean tech deployment.
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Freddie Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Similar to Rebus, the show was initially meant for Viaplay’s D2C services, but was shopped on the international market after the streamer put several original shows on hold and attempted to recoup spend through distribution.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
The Michigan Association of Counties does not currently have data from county treasurers statewide on how much former property owners could recoup from tax foreclosure sales before 2020 either.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
The almost 20 year gap is virtually impossible for any index to recoup.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Freddie Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Similar to Rebus, the show was initially meant for Viaplay’s D2C services, but was shopped on the international market after the streamer put several original shows on hold and attempted to recoup spend through distribution.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
The Michigan Association of Counties does not currently have data from county treasurers statewide on how much former property owners could recoup from tax foreclosure sales before 2020 either.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
The almost 20 year gap is virtually impossible for any index to recoup.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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No amount of advertising on streaming platforms will recapture the dollars migrating to digital.Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Republican Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday with a sweeping victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.Michelle Conlin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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The bank is also used to pay Russian soldiers and compensate families of soldiers killed in the line of duty, the department said.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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No matter how well-made, a car can’t compensate for an irresponsible person in the driver’s seat.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into the 2023 season opener and the Jets never recovered, finishing 7-10.Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, things go from dire to actually tragic when Chloe, who’d been recovering from surgery, suddenly spikes her potassium levels and starts coding.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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To regain visibility into consumer credit risk, lenders should leverage alternative data, which offers a more comprehensive understanding of consumers' current financial health and helps bridge the gaps in traditional credit scores and data.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Despite Republicans regaining control of the upper chamber, set to take effect in January, the bill has bipartisan support.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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The spokesperson said that the department’s oversight has also helped some customers get reimbursed for out-of-network costs incurred due to directory errors.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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The department also proposes reimbursing local education agencies for special education costs in early childhood education.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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Jacques Francis’ job was to go out with a team and retrieve cannons.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
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Flying to Denmark for her treatment, James retrieved three eggs, two fertilized, and one embryo was implanted—now her 4-month-old son.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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For my father and me, storytelling has not only become a sanctuary but a means to reclaim the time that was lost, forging an unpunishable bond through creativity, resilience, and love.Sean Boyce Johnson, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Across continents and demographics, people are reclaiming their time through this deeply personal ritual, with products and practices that transform their bathroom into a sanctuary.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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