uncompensated

adjective

Definition of uncompensatednext
as in unpaid

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Recent Examples of uncompensated However, investors are worried fewer patients will seek care as Affordable Care Act subsidies phase out, or uncompensated care costs will rise. — Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026 Expanding affordable health insurance coverage would go a long way to address uncompensated care, and investments in regional care networks could help rural health care facilities share resources. — Daniel R. George, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026 The Morgans are now challenging SB 1137 in federal court, arguing that the setback law constitutes an uncompensated taking of their mineral estate prohibited by the Fifth Amendment. — Paige Gilliard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 Also important to administrators was an agreement to place boundaries on the potentially unlimited, uncompensated work expectations that accompany the job of principal and assistant principal. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 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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  • An Associated Press article highlighted how some colleges and local governments are helping stop-out students return by removing seemingly small but significant barriers, such as unpaid fees, complicated processes or lack of personalized outreach.
    — Catherine Wehlburg, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • But the development stalled, spawning lawsuits and disputes over $20 million in unpaid work.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026
Definition of unpaid
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  • The pet food brand is looking for one kitten and one puppy to serve as honorary brand ambassadors and help spread the word about healthy eating.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Instead, the Arizona family found themselves at the center of a milestone celebration — with their son being named the honorary one billionth guest to visit the California destination.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of honorary
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  • With that mechanism scaled back, the credibility of voluntary disclosure now rests on the quality of what sits underneath it.
    — Joel Carboni, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Microsoft in April offered voluntary retirement to 7% of its US staff and said on Monday that more than 30% of eligible employees chose to participate.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of voluntary
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  • At the committee hearing, Wahab said the bill is meant to increase transparency over the county’s discretionary funds by bolstering public oversight of the county’s money and adding new checks on how taxpayer funds get spent.
    — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • For years, my wife Holly's purchasing choices have served as a leading indicator for consumer discretionary spending trends.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of discretionary

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“Uncompensated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompensated. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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