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as in reimbursing
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 paying
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 compensating
The Bureau of Prisons ultimately settled the lawsuit, compensating almost 1,600 inmates with a total of approximately $10 million for enduring frigid and inhumane conditions because of the power outage.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The largest brakes in 911 history have also been fitted—with 10-piston 420 mm front and four-piston 410 mm at the rear—further compensating for the Turbo S’s additional weight.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Gene therapies corrected faulty biology rather than compensating for it.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
In other words, Wilson describes the provision as imposing an excessive penalty that is more about punishing him than compensating CCC.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Instead of compensating these workers fairly for their labor, UPS has played the Grinch.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Right now, that commission is tasked with investigating crimes, holding perpetrators accountable, compensating victims, and promoting reconciliation exclusively for wrongs committed by Assad’s regime.
—Salma Al-Shami, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
The unusual shift reflects how Microsoft is compensating for companies’ resistance to pay more for AI, according to the report.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
But that figure is far from compensating for the losses farmers are actually seeing.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The largest brakes in 911 history have also been fitted—with 10-piston 420 mm front and four-piston 410 mm at the rear—further compensating for the Turbo S’s additional weight.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Gene therapies corrected faulty biology rather than compensating for it.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
In other words, Wilson describes the provision as imposing an excessive penalty that is more about punishing him than compensating CCC.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Instead of compensating these workers fairly for their labor, UPS has played the Grinch.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Right now, that commission is tasked with investigating crimes, holding perpetrators accountable, compensating victims, and promoting reconciliation exclusively for wrongs committed by Assad’s regime.
—Salma Al-Shami, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
The unusual shift reflects how Microsoft is compensating for companies’ resistance to pay more for AI, according to the report.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
But that figure is far from compensating for the losses farmers are actually seeing.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensating
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New York draws down about $200 million each month for low-income families — the majority of which goes toward reimbursing districts for the costs of running local programs.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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To protect lawmakers in their home districts, $30 million will go toward reimbursing state and local law enforcement agencies for their assistance.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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No one likes paying for insurance — and mounting premiums in 2025 didn't help matters.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Zash’s earth, sea, undergrowth, and caviar and truffle tasting menus are more than satisfying in both the literal and artistic sense.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The crab rangoon added a satisfying crunch and works well as a sharable appetizer.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The plan outlined the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, repaying the local portion to the federal government over the span of 50 years.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
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The letter made no mention of repaying the city its $900,000.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Compensating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensating. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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