uncompensated

adjective

Definition of uncompensatednext
as in unpaid

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Recent Examples of uncompensated But already, uncompensated care is on the rise, health system leaders told STAT, and in some cases, payments through Medicaid have dropped. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 Several lawmakers said the state would not be able to absorb long term the loss of revenue as cases formerly billed to HUSKY instead beomes uncompensated care. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026 Around the world, most caregivers are either uncompensated or inadequately compensated, and many rely on public assistance where available to make ends meet. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The National Association of Community Health Centers estimates that HR 1 will lead to 1,800 community health center closures across the country and will cost community health centers around $7 billion a year in uncompensated care. — Alana Semuels, Time, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncompensated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompensated
  1. unpaid
  2. honorary
  3. voluntary
  4. discretionary
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  • So the committee created a clip library, and began to grow its group of unpaid influencers.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The closure comes amid allegations from former employees who say they were left with unpaid wages, bounced paychecks and missing contributions to their retirement accounts.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of unpaid
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  • Delphine Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Couture, was in Seoul Thursday to receive an honorary doctorate in business administration from Ewha Womans University, which is marking its 140th anniversary this year.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The prolific producer succeeds Lord David Puttnam, who will take on the honorary role of President Emeritus in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the NFTS and its continued success.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of honorary
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  • The judge dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice after Parton's estate, led by her longtime manager Danny Nozell, requested its voluntary dismissal last week, according to court records seen by ABC News.
    — Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • An employee might also forfeit or delay their unemployment benefits upon signing a buyout agreement because it could be considered a voluntary exit .
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of voluntary
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  • The company may review requests submitted within three months of the unauthorized withdrawal, but reimbursement remains discretionary.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The chief prosecutor in local criminal courts – the titles vary, such as district attorney, prosecuting attorney, state’s attorney or county attorney – has enormous discretionary power over criminal law enforcement.
    — Ronald Wright, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of discretionary

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“Uncompensated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompensated. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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