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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Relevance

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stiffed

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of compensated Both involve players compensated for playing football, and feature teams that generate millions in revenue and pursue players for their labor services. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 At the core of his proposal are efforts to limit what utilities are financially liable for when their equipment begins immensely costly wildfires and ensure survivors get compensated before financial institutions. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026 All of the dunkers, many of whom made a name for themselves in international competitions that can be found across the internet, are compensated for their participation. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The production relied on SAG guidelines and compensated Kilmer’s estate for his appearance. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026 Around the world, most caregivers are either uncompensated or inadequately compensated, and many rely on public assistance where available to make ends meet. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 And for now, Huawei has compensated by piling more chips together. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 If employees are compensated regardless of performance, performance inevitably suffers. — Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026 Many of these people are poorly paid, but some, such as travel nurses, are highly compensated. — Paul Osterman, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensated

Verb

Street Department Superintendent John Schnadenberg said the hope is the town will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the extra expenses incurred due to the storm cleanup.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The city and developer sought to have their legal costs reimbursed, and Circuit Judge Brian Welke granted their motions earlier this month.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reimbursed

Verb

The court did not decide whether the particular geofence warrant ultimately satisfied the Fourth Amendment's probable cause and particularity requirements.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
A day later, the Twins satisfied another need with a trade for starting pitcher Dean Kremer.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfied

Verb

However, that sum generally must be repaid before any additional emergency withdrawals are made within the following three years.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Roberto Martinez, who has since stepped down as head coach, put his faith in Ronaldo throughout and it was not repaid.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026