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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
Ultimately, every hire should create value equal to or exceeding the investment the company makes in hiring, developing, and compensating them.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
This current success is largely attributed to coach Lionel Scaloni, who has masterfully built the Argentine team around Messi, compensating for his age while maximizing his unparalleled technical ability.
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Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
What initially emerged as a method of compensating for artillery shortages has become one of the most important combat multipliers on the modern battlefield.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
The findings, while not definitive, suggest that people with these insecure attachments could be compensating for their attachment by having more children.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
20 June 2026
Now, on Tuesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh City Council took the first step toward compensating the victims for their injuries.
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Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
For now, the blue-collar gains are compensating for the bleeding in entry-level hiring.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Dimon framed acquisitions almost as a tool of last resort, not a growth strategy, and warned that bankers who lean too hard on dealmaking are often compensating for poor organic growth.
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Hugh Son,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Many websites have ended up in this state only after years of chasing search rank and compensating for low ad rates.
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ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
This current success is largely attributed to coach Lionel Scaloni, who has masterfully built the Argentine team around Messi, compensating for his age while maximizing his unparalleled technical ability.
—
Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
What initially emerged as a method of compensating for artillery shortages has become one of the most important combat multipliers on the modern battlefield.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
The findings, while not definitive, suggest that people with these insecure attachments could be compensating for their attachment by having more children.
—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
20 June 2026
Now, on Tuesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh City Council took the first step toward compensating the victims for their injuries.
—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
For now, the blue-collar gains are compensating for the bleeding in entry-level hiring.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Dimon framed acquisitions almost as a tool of last resort, not a growth strategy, and warned that bankers who lean too hard on dealmaking are often compensating for poor organic growth.
—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Many websites have ended up in this state only after years of chasing search rank and compensating for low ad rates.
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ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensating
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That speed and ease of use made the app popular for splitting restaurant bills, reimbursing friends, and handling other everyday transactions.
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That same year, the Justice Department gave a $10 million grant to the state for reimbursing the response.
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In Britain, politicians are paying dearly for the pervasive sense that life is only getting harder and more expensive.
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Their legal dispute ended in a zero-dollar settlement, with neither side paying the other.
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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In other words, as much as 8% of the district’s budget gets spent on repaying debt.
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Others, such as Langley, scoffed at the idea of repaying NCDOT.
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“Compensating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensating. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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