remunerates

present tense third-person singular of remunerate
1
as in compensates
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received promptly remunerated the repair company for fixing the dryer

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2
as in reimburses
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury the negligent landlord must remunerate those made homeless by the fire by finding new housing for them at his own expense

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  • 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.
    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
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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.
    Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
  • Tandem pays them within 24 hours and then the school reimburses the company, plus a 35% fee.
    Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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  • The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
  • Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
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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.
    Anthony Tordillos, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • 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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“Remunerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remunerates. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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