RECOUPING Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

recouping

verb

present participle of recoup

as in retrieving

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 compensating

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 recovering

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 recouping That means a film’s theatrical opening is gravely important for a studio — in terms of both recouping its investment and setting up a film for profitability in later release windows. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 My firm’s research, conducted with GoTo, found that employees are recouping more than two hours per day thanks to AI tools, or over 10 hours a week. — Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Newcastle have sold more than anyone else this summer, recouping more than £200million. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 This occurs amidst owner Mat Ishbia's company, United Wholesale Mortgage, facing and recouping multi-billion dollar losses, though UWM claims no impact on the teams. — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Campbell said the measure could be an important tool for recouping the $6 million the city cut in this year’s budgeting process, but not if the measure was destined to fail. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Nolan’s movie cost Universal a budget of $250 million, and this is an enormous start toward recouping that and much more. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 July 2026 Everything hinges on making sure Robertson is signed or somehow recouping assets for a player in his prime coming off a 45-goal, 96-point season. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 This would stop the county from recouping any money from the two school districts while the case makes its way through litigation. — Ilana Arougheti june 22, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

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This moves you from reading an AI response to actively retrieving information, which is far more useful for remembering it.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
In one demonstration, the model was given separate examples of unzipping a pencil pouch and retrieving money from it.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of retrieving

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If Paramount prevails in court, it would be paid the bond, thereby compensating for the ticking fees and other costs.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Each is compensating, in its own way, for advertising channels the cannabis industry still can't use, and for trust that, in a young and still-stigmatized market, has to be built face to face.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of compensating

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Rescuers continued recovering bodies from the artisanal mining site in Zamboye, near the border with Cameroon, but local workers said the response lacked the equipment and expertise needed for a disaster of such scale.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Detectives were seen outside the building recovering what appeared to be several shell casings.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovering

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Now, the Rockaway Ocean Club will offer hotel rooms, a pool, and event spaces aimed at recapturing the spirit of the bathhouse's heyday nearly a century ago.

— Elle McLogan, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The first step in recapturing that kind of production is returning to the field.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of recapturing

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The state is exempt from reimbursing local governments for costs associated with new programs that define new violations or crimes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Instead of reimbursing a share of wages or tuition after a worker is already hired, this tax credit helps pay for the physical infrastructure required to train workers.

— Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of reimbursing

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Entrepreneurs and families now prioritize reclaiming precious hours, using private flights for efficient multi-stop trips or simplified personal travel.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
For additional advice on reclaiming your time, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

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