recompensed

Definition of recompensednext
past tense of recompense
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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Verb
  • Some also wanted to prevent those who assaulted law enforcement from being compensated.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 1 June 2026
  • Gilgeous-Alexander partly compensated for inefficient shooting performances by leaning on his supporting cast.
    Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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  • Prosecutors said Alvarez was paid a salary of $58,000 through the organization.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • The funds, paid out through private lenders including banks and credit unions, were intended to help employers maintain payrolls, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover overhead costs.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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  • Residents should contact their insurer to learn whether their policy includes ALE or loss-of-use coverage; what documents are needed to be reimbursed; whether evacuation orders or public health advisories trigger coverage; and how long benefits may be available, according to Sanchez.
    Paris Barraza, USA Today, 26 May 2026
  • Schierbaum said that money will be reimbursed by the federal government.
    Emily McLeod, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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  • Funding for the project was generated by issuing debt in the form of a certificate of obligation — essentially a loan repaid with tax revenue.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
  • Other states also borrowed money to keep benefits flowing during the pandemic, and all but California have repaid their loans.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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“Recompensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recompensed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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