as in compensates
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury
the company generously indemnifies workers who are injured on the job
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On Monday, Nichols introduced an update to Idaho’s existing law that compensates crime victims if the perpetrator reaches a financial agreement to tell their story.—
Kevin Fixler
January 27,
Idaho Statesman,
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The system compensates for the Earth's rotation by counter-spinning the sensor while the telescope follows the sky, keeping everything rock-steady.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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The foundation reimburses special education teachers for out-of-pocket costs, since their classrooms often have fewer resources than others.—
Karen Hua,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The money reimburses the county for expenses such as training and equipment, said Jennifer Gabbert, chief deputy with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Indemnifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indemnifies. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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