recompensing

present participle of recompense
1
as in compensating
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 paying
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 reimbursing
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 repaying
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
  • Moreover, in the face of such challenges, China’s economic leadership is compensating by expanding state intervention in the economy in ways that further undermine market forces and the independence of the private sector.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
  • There is also the concern that AI strip-mines content without compensating its creators.
    — Mark Schilling, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
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  • Historically, Miami-Dade voters haven’t been willing to endorse paying commissioners more.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ross said many graduates also face the cost of paying for their degrees on top of their housing costs, which add up over time.
    — Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • Caldwell, now 46, says the process for reimbursing foster parents gave them little incentive to help children succeed.
    — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • There is no standard formula for reimbursing ALFs that care for people with mental illness.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • The state is currently repaying about $80 billion in bonds from the state General Fund, according to the Legislative Analyst's Office.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • At that rate, repaying 10,000 euros would take nearly 15 years.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Recompensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recompensing. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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