recoup
verb (used with object)
to get back the equivalent of.
has recouped
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present perfectof recoup (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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So far, ConocoPhillips has recouped $800 million, while legal actions in 2025 could mean another $1 billion for the oil major, in theory, they said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 5, 2026
The club has recouped some of that through a frenzy of player sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2025
Israel has recouped losses in the shekel and its bonds have rebounded.
From Reuters ● Nov. 12, 2023
His office, after reviewing invoices, has recouped about $625,000 from the overrun, including the $400,000 rescinded from future lease payments, said Wrigley, who made clear the full amount isn’t final.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
Another unit of the empire, Adani Ports, has recouped its losses completely.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2023
