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as in reimbursed
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury
you'll have to compensate the neighbors for cutting down their tree
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as in paid
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received
compensate them well for their efforts
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Recent Examples of compensated
Most available positions are informal, poorly compensated and offer little stability or room for career growth.
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Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s the extent to which Netzer was considered the key man beforehand, but his poor form eventually cost him a place in the West German starting XI, and the side compensated for his absence through discipline and energy rather than flair.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Are the children being compensated for giving you the rights to their story?
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The problem is that those players are in high demand, and most of them are well-compensated by the team that employs them (see OG Anunoby, Jalen Johnson, and Jalen Suggs).
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Players would likely be compensated for contributing their name, image, and likeness to the game.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Because poll workers are compensated for their time, that likely equals cost savings, said Matt Housley, an election systems audit specialist for VSTOP.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
Consider this an opportunity to finally raise your rates, so you can be properly compensated for your hard work.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And in college football in 2025, that means everyone on that level is being well-compensated.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
That’s the extent to which Netzer was considered the key man beforehand, but his poor form eventually cost him a place in the West German starting XI, and the side compensated for his absence through discipline and energy rather than flair.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Are the children being compensated for giving you the rights to their story?
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The problem is that those players are in high demand, and most of them are well-compensated by the team that employs them (see OG Anunoby, Jalen Johnson, and Jalen Suggs).
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Players would likely be compensated for contributing their name, image, and likeness to the game.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Because poll workers are compensated for their time, that likely equals cost savings, said Matt Housley, an election systems audit specialist for VSTOP.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
Consider this an opportunity to finally raise your rates, so you can be properly compensated for your hard work.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And in college football in 2025, that means everyone on that level is being well-compensated.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensated
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This perk allows you to be reimbursed for expenses relating to the delay, like meals, clothing, toiletries and even lodging.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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States’ restitution penalties are established to deter poaching, but also to ensure the wildlife agency is reimbursed for the loss of a poached trophy animal.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tributes have been paid to Ricky Hatton after one of Britain’s greatest boxers was reported to have died at his home at the age of 46.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s supporters paid tribute to the activist at vigils in states including New York, Wisconsin, Virginia, North Dakota and Utah.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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He was sentenced to 50 days in jail, which has already been satisfied by time served following his arrest, and five years probation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Packers satisfied a major need by adding an elite pass rusher.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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The agency began issuing overpayment notices on April 25, 2025, and would start withholding 50% of the recipient's benefits after about 90 days (or approximately July 24, at the earliest), until the overpayment is repaid.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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So if bankruptcy hits one of these borrowers, MSDL is first to be repaid.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Compensated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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