Recoup
verb
To get back the same amount you spent or lost.
She sold her car to recoup some of her loss.
Often appears as...
- recoup losses
- recoup costs
verb
To regain or make up for.
The company is taking measures to recoup the deficit.
Often appears as...
- recoup investment
- recoup debt
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To regain health, strength, or composure.
He needs time to recoup after his surgery.
Often appears as...
- recoup energy
- recoup strength
verb
To get back the same amount you spent or lost.
She sold her car to recoup some of her loss.
Often appears as...
- recoup losses
- recoup costs
verb
To regain or make up for.
The company is taking measures to recoup the deficit.
Often appears as...
- recoup investment
- recoup debt
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To regain health, strength, or composure.
He needs time to recoup after his surgery.
Often appears as...
- recoup energy
- recoup strength
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Financial Recovery
Used when discussing money that has been spent or lost, especially in personal contexts.
After the concert was canceled, they struggled to recoup the ticket costs.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Immediate
Recouping often takes time and isn't instant, especially when dealing with large amounts.
It took her years to recoup the savings she spent on her startup.
Pro Tip 1/2Financial Recovery
Used when discussing money that has been spent or lost, especially in personal contexts.
After the concert was canceled, they struggled to recoup the ticket costs.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Immediate
Recouping often takes time and isn't instant, especially when dealing with large amounts.
It took her years to recoup the savings she spent on her startup.
Pro Tip 1/2Financial Recovery
Used when discussing money that has been spent or lost, especially in personal contexts.
After the concert was canceled, they struggled to recoup the ticket costs.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Immediate
Recouping often takes time and isn't instant, especially when dealing with large amounts.
It took her years to recoup the savings she spent on her startup.
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Poaching in Kenya...
a day and readers in Japan recently contributed some twenty three thousand dollars in a single month it may be the reserves only hope and recouping lost revenue I think we're on the edge of a crisis I know that all of the wildlife management authorities in this country
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Unintended consequences...
all about typesetting really was was smitten by this machine unfortunately he was smitten in more ways than one because it made him bankrupt and he had to tour the world speaking to to recoup his money and this was an important thing about 19th century technology that
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Edward Tenner:...
really was smitten by this machine. Unfortunately, he was smitten in more ways than one, because it made him bankrupt, and he had to tour the world speaking to recoup his money. And this was an important thing
Video examples
Poaching in Kenya...
a day and readers in Japan recently contributed some twenty three thousand dollars in a single month it may be the reserves only hope and recouping lost revenue I think we're on the edge of a crisis I know that all of the wildlife management authorities in this country
Video examples
Unintended consequences...
all about typesetting really was was smitten by this machine unfortunately he was smitten in more ways than one because it made him bankrupt and he had to tour the world speaking to to recoup his money and this was an important thing about 19th century technology that
Video examples
Edward Tenner:...
really was smitten by this machine. Unfortunately, he was smitten in more ways than one, because it made him bankrupt, and he had to tour the world speaking to recoup his money. And this was an important thing
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Jill Sobule
American Musician
I have never made a cent off a record in my life. I have never recouped enough, and I never sold enough. When people see you have a song on MTV, they think you are doing well - but you know, the way the traditional label deal was set up, it is really hard for an artist, unless they sold a lot, to see anything.
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Margo Jefferson
American Critic
I need to acknowledge the toll certain parts of my life are taking on me. I have to do that, even if it temporarily paralyzes me to suppress it. Otherwise, paradoxically, I can't go on. When I can reside in that, and recoup, then I can continue. In a strange way it's a survival method.
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Matthew Lillard
American Actor
Now, more then ever, we have the ability to make films for almost nothing and that's broken down all barriers of entry. I think it's a new golden age of film-making. With that, there needs to be the ability to recoup investment dollars, people need to make money.
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Verite
American Musician
I want to be in control of how my music is released and how I create it. What people don't talk about when they talk about major labels is how many artists get dropped or funding gets dropped when they don't recoup quick enough.
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Al Jourgensen
Cuban Musician
It's such a stupid thing to sign a band and then demand a hit right away to instantly recoup the money. The point is, you have to do it by building your own following, and that is not necessarily done by writing instant hits.
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Scott Gottlieb
American Public Servant
Gene therapies and other treatments that can cure - not just treat - disease are going to be expensive. All of the cost of innovating and reaping an economic return may need to be recouped in a single payment.
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Kevin Whately
English Actor
From the time you are a tiny baby, a parent's love is usually unconditional. Whatever you do, your parents think you are the tops, but when their memory goes, you stop recouping the love you've put in.
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David Knopfler
British Musician
So why sign your name in blood for more? It seemed like a sensible arrangement for me. I didn't sell large numbers of records and the record company paid advances they rarely recouped.
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Jill Scott
American Musician
I truly loved being pregnant and feeling what was going on inside my body and watching it change. It's difficult to recoup, but still amazing nonetheless. I would have another one.
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Jason Blum
American Producer
One of the benefits of doing low-budget movies is you don't have to release them wide to recoup. You can release it in a smaller way, make your money back, and keep going.
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Jill Sobule
American Musician
I have never made a cent off a record in my life. I have never recouped enough, and I never sold enough. When people see you have a song on MTV, they think you are doing well - but you know, the way the traditional label deal was set up, it is really hard for an artist, unless they sold a lot, to see anything.
Quote examples
Margo Jefferson
American Critic
I need to acknowledge the toll certain parts of my life are taking on me. I have to do that, even if it temporarily paralyzes me to suppress it. Otherwise, paradoxically, I can't go on. When I can reside in that, and recoup, then I can continue. In a strange way it's a survival method.
Quote examples
Matthew Lillard
American Actor
Now, more then ever, we have the ability to make films for almost nothing and that's broken down all barriers of entry. I think it's a new golden age of film-making. With that, there needs to be the ability to recoup investment dollars, people need to make money.
Quote examples
Verite
American Musician
I want to be in control of how my music is released and how I create it. What people don't talk about when they talk about major labels is how many artists get dropped or funding gets dropped when they don't recoup quick enough.
Quote examples
Al Jourgensen
Cuban Musician
It's such a stupid thing to sign a band and then demand a hit right away to instantly recoup the money. The point is, you have to do it by building your own following, and that is not necessarily done by writing instant hits.
Quote examples
Scott Gottlieb
American Public Servant
Gene therapies and other treatments that can cure - not just treat - disease are going to be expensive. All of the cost of innovating and reaping an economic return may need to be recouped in a single payment.
Quote examples
Kevin Whately
English Actor
From the time you are a tiny baby, a parent's love is usually unconditional. Whatever you do, your parents think you are the tops, but when their memory goes, you stop recouping the love you've put in.
Quote examples
David Knopfler
British Musician
So why sign your name in blood for more? It seemed like a sensible arrangement for me. I didn't sell large numbers of records and the record company paid advances they rarely recouped.
Quote examples
Jill Scott
American Musician
I truly loved being pregnant and feeling what was going on inside my body and watching it change. It's difficult to recoup, but still amazing nonetheless. I would have another one.
Quote examples
Jason Blum
American Producer
One of the benefits of doing low-budget movies is you don't have to release them wide to recoup. You can release it in a smaller way, make your money back, and keep going.
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