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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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Recent Examples of compensated
Some also wanted to prevent those who assaulted law enforcement from being compensated.
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander partly compensated for inefficient shooting performances by leaning on his supporting cast.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The lawsuits are part of a larger effort to ensure that news providers are fairly compensated in a world where chatbots and other AI tools are funneling their news to consumers at scale.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Sumrall brought several coaches with him from Tulane, including two former coordinators who will be handsomely compensated.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Reduce red tape, improve safety, activate vacant storefronts and create an environment where businesses want to invest and workers are compensated fairly.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Whatever was lost in terms of acceleration was more than compensated for by shrewd decision-making and his ability to create space and opportunities for others.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
He was compensated by becoming the most famous prophet of the ancient world.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
McClatchy is compensated as a part of our syndication partnership with TMX.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander partly compensated for inefficient shooting performances by leaning on his supporting cast.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The lawsuits are part of a larger effort to ensure that news providers are fairly compensated in a world where chatbots and other AI tools are funneling their news to consumers at scale.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Sumrall brought several coaches with him from Tulane, including two former coordinators who will be handsomely compensated.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Reduce red tape, improve safety, activate vacant storefronts and create an environment where businesses want to invest and workers are compensated fairly.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Whatever was lost in terms of acceleration was more than compensated for by shrewd decision-making and his ability to create space and opportunities for others.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
He was compensated by becoming the most famous prophet of the ancient world.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
McClatchy is compensated as a part of our syndication partnership with TMX.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensated
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DeSantis expected that much of the cost of Alligator Alcatraz would eventually be reimbursed by the federal government.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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The government later reimbursed the perpetrators (investment bankers) with a $700 billion bailout.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Alvarez was paid a salary of $58,000 through the organization.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The funds, paid out through private lenders including banks and credit unions, were intended to help employers maintain payrolls, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover overhead costs.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The book satisfied the second prong.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Funding for the project was generated by issuing debt in the form of a certificate of obligation — essentially a loan repaid with tax revenue.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Other states also borrowed money to keep benefits flowing during the pandemic, and all but California have repaid their loans.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Compensated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensated. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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