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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
The more useful question is what the current price assumes, what could change those assumptions, and whether the likely return compensates investors for the risks.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
26 June 2026
The software continuously compensates for momentum, helping maintain accurate positioning during movement, according to its website.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
There is no meaningful amount of last-minute effort that compensates for months of unfocused or incomplete readiness.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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.
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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.
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ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Texas compensates for its lack of income tax revenue with a higher sales tax.
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System Process,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
26 June 2026
The software continuously compensates for momentum, helping maintain accurate positioning during movement, according to its website.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
There is no meaningful amount of last-minute effort that compensates for months of unfocused or incomplete readiness.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensates
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The district reimburses the city for 70% of the officers' salaries, benefits, equipment, vehicles, uniforms and specialized training, as well as one hour of overtime per officer each day.
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Tandem pays them within 24 hours and then the school reimburses the company, plus a 35% fee.
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The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
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Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
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That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full.
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By letting companies digitally tag and incorporate this general repository by reference, the SEC satisfies their legal cautionary obligations.
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Once the buildings are complete, the homebuilder repays the loan with interest, and the state can recycle the funds to support more housing projects without additional public investment.
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The bond also has a maturity date, which is when the issuer repays the principal.
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“Compensates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensates. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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