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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
Citizens protested the use of the government subsidies, which went toward compensating the Kings and their opponents — the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins — for travel, accommodations and other financial losses.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Formally recognizing and educating the public about the essential role the Rapa Nui played in the eventual discovery of rapamycin is key to compensating them for their contributions.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Along with compensating customers who the retail giant negatively impacted, Amazon is introducing changes to Prime in October.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Bartolotta earned his negotiator’s stripes deep in the jungles of Thailand, compensating relatives of victims of friendly fire.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Four national surveys have found that Americans favor compensating kidney donors, and four separate surveys of physicians show similar support in the medical community.
—Elaine Perlman, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
In 2016, Uber began compensating drivers who waited more than two minutes for a passenger to show up.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But the Big Tech companies behind generative AI learned early on that building a business using the creative works of others is easier without asking permission or compensating creatives.
—Ruth Vitale, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Efficient, neat, always available as a means of compensating for her (completely justified) fear of not being a brilliant enough copywriter.
—Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Formally recognizing and educating the public about the essential role the Rapa Nui played in the eventual discovery of rapamycin is key to compensating them for their contributions.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Along with compensating customers who the retail giant negatively impacted, Amazon is introducing changes to Prime in October.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Bartolotta earned his negotiator’s stripes deep in the jungles of Thailand, compensating relatives of victims of friendly fire.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Four national surveys have found that Americans favor compensating kidney donors, and four separate surveys of physicians show similar support in the medical community.
—Elaine Perlman, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
In 2016, Uber began compensating drivers who waited more than two minutes for a passenger to show up.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But the Big Tech companies behind generative AI learned early on that building a business using the creative works of others is easier without asking permission or compensating creatives.
—Ruth Vitale, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Efficient, neat, always available as a means of compensating for her (completely justified) fear of not being a brilliant enough copywriter.
—Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensating
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Agencies are playing their part, like the National Healthcare Security Administration, which laid out ways for reimbursing brain implant surgeries through its state insurance fund.—
Gina Chon,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The complaint alleges that Starbucks violated the law by not reimbursing employees who needed to buy new clothes to comply with the dress code.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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The investigation also showed settlement agreements ALDOT had signed with some residents soon after flooding concerns arose, paying each homeowner up to $5,000.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The bank’s investigation revealed that Javice had enlisted the help of a data science professor, paying him $18,000 to create fake customer data.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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For something more casual, Grigg Street Pizza slings satisfying slices, pies, and sandwiches.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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The finish is long, oaky, and fruit-laced leaving behind notes of spice, sweetness, and the satisfying heat of a stronger pour.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The school will have the option of repaying $18 million of the bonds in 2030 with fundraising receipts.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The illusion of Jake’s seemingly idyllic life is shattered by the return of his chaotic older brother Vince (Jason Bateman), who had fled the state years earlier to avoid repaying a hefty debt to menacing mobster Joe Mancuso (Troy Kotsur).—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Compensating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensating. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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