compensating (for)

verb

present participle of compensate (for)
as in offsetting
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective a mafioso thinking that he can compensate for the evil he's done by giving to charity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensating (for)
  1. offsetting
  2. correcting
  3. neutralizing
Verb
  • In short, the BofA analyst doesn’t see innovation offsetting the weakness in the larget lifestyle categories, which in turn limits visibility into more durable sales that would provide an earnings recovery.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Dolphins also allowed a 23-yard punt return and had a roughing the punter penalty negated by offsetting penalties.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of offsetting
Verb
  • Malissa Tayaba, vice chair of the Shingle Springs tribe, said the bill was a modest step toward correcting the exclusion of tribes from decisions.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The routine output juniors used to produce is what clears the gate, so what is left is checking, correcting and escalating what an agent produced.
    — Manu Khetan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of correcting
Verb
  • Cousins operates a quick-release passing game, neutralizing opposing pass rushers.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Ukraine has also deployed Jet Ski–size marine drones that have shot down Russian fighter jets and sunk or damaged at least 19 warships, effectively neutralizing Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of neutralizing
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