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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
Even with a number of hurdles to get through on the calendar between now and the end of the year — including the FOMC meeting — a strong fundamental setup, and buoyant investor optimism, has observers expecting stocks could recoup any losses, and end the year still higher from here.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The question really is, is there any way to hold a federal official personally liable for malicious prosecution where the financial harm and other damages suffered by an individual can be recouped from the personal pocketbook of that federal official rather than the government itself?
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Maryland officials say the rebuild could cost up to $1.9 billion, though at least some of the costs will be recouped through insurance payouts and litigation involving the Dali’s owners.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Graduates at the university recoup the next cost of their degree in less than a year.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The question really is, is there any way to hold a federal official personally liable for malicious prosecution where the financial harm and other damages suffered by an individual can be recouped from the personal pocketbook of that federal official rather than the government itself?
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Maryland officials say the rebuild could cost up to $1.9 billion, though at least some of the costs will be recouped through insurance payouts and litigation involving the Dali’s owners.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Graduates at the university recoup the next cost of their degree in less than a year.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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As of late, Rodgers appears to be recapturing some of his prime form.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dickens understood that Victorian society wanted to feel better, recapture the familiar feelings of a bygone age and recenter the joys of domestic life even as industrialization strained families.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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The future could involve more proactive collaboration between insurers and manufacturers to not just compensate users for their losses but also actively reduce theft rates by advocating for stronger, universal security standards across the industry.Kevin Gillan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Under these circumstances the workers will usually be compensated for their unpaid labor once the relevant appropriations bill is enacted.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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But sales started slacking during the recessions in the early 2000s and never really recovered, Evans said.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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That number should recover and perhaps offset some of the plummeting on-ice goal share regression that is surely coming over the next few months.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Help arrived just before the questions about USC’s future at quarterback could be posed, as Maiava regained his confidence late in the third quarter, moving the Trojans down the field on one scoring drive … then another … then another.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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There was a roar as City regained possession deep in their own half, fans urging the team on as Ake ambled forward while Josko Gvardiol careered down the left flank.Thom Harris, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The health insurance premiums should be paid from the business account or reimbursed before year-end.Vlad Rusz, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Hospitals often purchase drugs first, then get reimbursed by a patient’s insurance after giving the drug.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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She was later retrieved and treated for smoke inhalation, per the fire brigade.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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This could empower farmers to reclaim their autonomy and give them the resources to help fight climate change.Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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To reclaim the promise of representative government — a government that serves the people, not corporate ledgers.Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Recoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoup. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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