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as in compensated
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received
the cash-strapped museum can recompense lecturers with only token honorariums
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
that company still needs to recompense the work that the contractor finished last month
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as in reimbursed
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury
the government has yet to adequately recompense the property owners for the land taken for the new highway
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as in repaid
to make a return for
the wealthy gentleman told the poor little girl she could recompense his generosity simply by enjoying her new toys
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recompensed
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New name, image and likeness (NIL) rules allow student athletes to be compensated financially for their personal brand through sponsorships and endorsements.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Around 60 million years ago, humans lost this ability, which scientists long viewed as evolutionarily neutral since vitamin C from diet compensated for the loss.—
Jay Kakade
January 19,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2026
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This means some workers paid more tax during the year than their final liability will require.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The court set a bail of $252,000, which was paid.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Employees who work from home for an employer usually can’t claim this deduction unless they’re reimbursed.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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The costs are one of the liens placed on the property and would be reimbursed to the city if the property is sold or otherwise changes hands.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Investigators say only $17,000 was repaid.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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What has already been repaid, reimbursed, or recovered?—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Recompensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recompensed. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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