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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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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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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Sanders is known for his impressive tackling ability, compensating for his rather lackluster skills in coverage.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025 -
Adidas and the Oaxaca government were expected to hold talks focused on compensating the Indigenous community, Mexico’s Deputy Secretary of Cultural Development Marina Núñez Bespalova said Friday.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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See the pet in person before paying any money.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Other revenue sources include federal and local money, with the remainder from paying fares.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The company began reimbursing for AI tools and prompt engineering classes, and even brought in outside experts to evangelize.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Martin said he was told that the city’s insurance also is not responsible for reimbursing the city.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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He's spent 20 years repaying this debt kindness.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their matchmaker, Aklilu, was repaying a kindness by Ceccarelli from many years ago.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Recompensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recompensing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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