COMPENSATED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

compensated

verb

past tense of compensate

as in reimbursed

to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury you'll have to compensate the neighbors for cutting down their tree

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as in paid

to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received compensate them well for their efforts

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stiffed

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Recent Examples of compensated In last year’s World Series, Ohtani had endured hitting slumps, too, but his teammates compensated with timely contributions to earn a second consecutive title. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 As creators take on political topics, questions often surface about whether influencers are being compensated. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 This decrease in state funds was compensated for in 2026 by an additional $53 million in research awards from industry partners. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Education - North Carolina must invest to correct any educational deficiencies and to make sure that teachers are compensated at or above the national average salary. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 The complaint additionally requests that minors whose data has been collected by OpenAI should be financially compensated in return. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026 The deputies will be compensated at $75 per hour for a minimum of a four-hour coverage period. — Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026 Landowners will be compensated regardless of how access is obtained, the agency said. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Along with the extended calendar, Crowley ISD increased instructional time, compensated high-performing teachers and provided more individualized support for students. — Lina Ruiz october 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensated

Verb

State employees aren't reimbursed for commuting to their regular workplace.

— Tyler Horst, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The prescriptions were often billed to and reimbursed by Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs, the lawsuit says.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of reimbursed

Verb

The deal is reportedly worth $15 million a year, nearly four times what James is paid to play basketball for the Philadelphia 76ers.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Among the city’s top 15 earners, 11 were police officers and supervisors — all paid more than $245,000 per year.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of paid

Verb

As post-Covid debts mature, a record share of poor countries net-repaid the IMF in 2026 – a drain set to widen by 2030.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Some women even took out personal loans after Love promised they would quickly be repaid, the affidavit says.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026