Synonyms of recoups

recoups

verb

present tense third-person singular of recoup

1

as in regains

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regains
• recaptures
• retrieves
• recovers
• reclaims
• repossesses
• reacquires
• retakes
• gets back
• replenishes
• re-collects
• redeems
• recruits
• rescues
• repurchases

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• misplaces
• mislays

2

as in compensates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensates
• reimburses
• satisfies
• pays
• indemnifies
• repays
• remunerates
• requites
• refunds
• repairs
• recompenses
• redresses
• remedies
• discharges
• quits

3

as in recovers

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness

he's recouping at home after a bout of the flu

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recovers
• improves
• heals
• recuperates
• gains
• convalesces
• rallies
• comes back
• snaps back
• survives
• mends
• revives
• pulls round
• comes to
• comes around
• comes round
• cheers (up)
• perks (up)
• recruits
• picks up
• pulls through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapses
• fails
• comes down
• declines
• weakens
• fades
• ails
• deteriorates
• languishes
• sinks
• worsens
• degenerates
• sickens
• withers
• regresses
• wastes (away)
• wilts
• relapses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recoups

But history shows that the public almost never recoups the initial subsidy. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

That means having to hire an attorney to force an agency to provide public records could later affect how much that person recoups in attorneys' fees. — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Landlords and billing firms argue RUBS promotes conservation and recoups rising costs, even as studies, regulators and a recent legal settlement push for submetering and stronger transparency rules. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Variety has learned that the team is not asking for first dollar gross, meaning they’d get paid from the box office pot before the studio recoups a dime. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Because co-producers receive compensation for their work only after a show recoups, their goals in some ways align with choosing pieces that have low capitalization costs. — Katie North, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Many of the pair's fans have been glued to social media for updates as Jackie recoups. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 July 2026

One of the most powerful tools at their disposal is a bank levy, which can be used to freeze your bank account temporarily as the creditor recoups what's owed to them. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

Rosen has middle-six upside and will get opportunity in Winnipeg, while the draft capital recoups the Jets’ price to acquire Schenn last season. — The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026