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as in reimburses
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 pays
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 compensates
Although Emery has tailored a style which compensates for the possibility of creaking legs and a reduction in athleticism — Villa conserve energy very well, which has been critical in managing a European schedule — this cannot last forever.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
His payment of $74,330 will go into the Lacey Act Reward Fund, which compensates tipsters who report wildlife crimes, federal authorities said.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Concerns over potential Russian retaliation and legal challenges led them to keep the assets frozen until Moscow ends its war and compensates Ukraine for the destruction caused.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Texas compensates for its lack of income tax revenue with a higher sales tax.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
When energy expenditure increases, the body often compensates by stimulating hunger.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The Somogyi Effect If your blood sugar gets low at night, your body compensates by making more blood sugar.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
When your range of motion is limited, your body compensates to perform movements, which shifts stress onto joints and muscles in areas not designed to absorb it.
—Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
His payment of $74,330 will go into the Lacey Act Reward Fund, which compensates tipsters who report wildlife crimes, federal authorities said.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Concerns over potential Russian retaliation and legal challenges led them to keep the assets frozen until Moscow ends its war and compensates Ukraine for the destruction caused.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Texas compensates for its lack of income tax revenue with a higher sales tax.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
When energy expenditure increases, the body often compensates by stimulating hunger.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The Somogyi Effect If your blood sugar gets low at night, your body compensates by making more blood sugar.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
When your range of motion is limited, your body compensates to perform movements, which shifts stress onto joints and muscles in areas not designed to absorb it.
—Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensates
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The firm also reimburses employees’ tuition for further education, empowering team members to advance their careers.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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Also, if the federal government reimburses the state for any spending, the money would be set aside to pay for outstanding invoices from vendors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Cooper’s agent, Felicity Blunt, was one of five Rivals executive producers who delved deep into why the author meant so much to the world and how the show starring David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson pays tribute to her memory.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Typically, Netflix pays just an upfront fee rather than offering viewership incentive bonuses.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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When the weather gets warm, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Theme Nights White nights have become common at sea, and this mini dress satisfies the dress code for both more casual and elegant ships.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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The bond also has a maturity date, which is when the issuer repays the principal.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Creature repays the favor by using his strength to free the ship from its icy prison.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Compensates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensates. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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