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as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the jury's award included a recoupment for emotional distress
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as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
almost immediately after the new contract was signed, the company began the recoupment of revenue lost during the strike
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recoupment
Noun
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And the new role had a different sort of perk, in the form of compensation.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025 -
In 2025, green jobs offer not just solid compensation but also the chance to influence policy, equity, and resilience.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This bold gesture is both an act of resistance to patriarchy and cultural reclamation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was a fascinating way to recontextualize many of the lyrics, with her wide-eyed view of the world now sounding like a cool reclamation of youth.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The judge declined to grant substantial monetary damages to the husband, however.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
10 Sep. 2025
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The complaint says McNeil suffered a range of injuries from the incident, including a concussion, and seeks $200,000 in damages.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Betty, who is in recovery from a serious medical diagnosis, said the service’s reflection held new meaning for her.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The couple aims to build equity and give cultural reparations to Black artists while building the city's creative economy.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Recoupment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoupment. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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