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as in reimbursing
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 paying
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 compensating
Just as California could not seize a mineral estate for the public without compensating the owner, the state cannot avoid paying simply by regulating the mineral rights out of existence.
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Chris Kieser, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Ciavatta said Pindorama has been offsetting its entire carbon footprint since 2007, compensating 100% of its emissions through the reforestation of river basins in partnership with the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The government agreed this year to settle an excessive force lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union by paying compensating several plaintiffs for their injuries.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
Citizens protested the use of the government subsidies, which went toward compensating the Kings and their opponents — the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins — for travel, accommodations and other financial losses.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Formally recognizing and educating the public about the essential role the Rapa Nui played in the eventual discovery of rapamycin is key to compensating them for their contributions.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Along with compensating customers who the retail giant negatively impacted, Amazon is introducing changes to Prime in October.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Bartolotta earned his negotiator’s stripes deep in the jungles of Thailand, compensating relatives of victims of friendly fire.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2016, Uber began compensating drivers who waited more than two minutes for a passenger to show up.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Chris Kieser, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Ciavatta said Pindorama has been offsetting its entire carbon footprint since 2007, compensating 100% of its emissions through the reforestation of river basins in partnership with the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The government agreed this year to settle an excessive force lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union by paying compensating several plaintiffs for their injuries.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
Citizens protested the use of the government subsidies, which went toward compensating the Kings and their opponents — the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins — for travel, accommodations and other financial losses.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Formally recognizing and educating the public about the essential role the Rapa Nui played in the eventual discovery of rapamycin is key to compensating them for their contributions.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Along with compensating customers who the retail giant negatively impacted, Amazon is introducing changes to Prime in October.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Bartolotta earned his negotiator’s stripes deep in the jungles of Thailand, compensating relatives of victims of friendly fire.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2016, Uber began compensating drivers who waited more than two minutes for a passenger to show up.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensating
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Agencies are playing their part, like the National Healthcare Security Administration, which laid out ways for reimbursing brain implant surgeries through its state insurance fund.—
Gina Chon,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The complaint alleges that Starbucks violated the law by not reimbursing employees who needed to buy new clothes to comply with the dress code.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Coding assistants have been some of the early winners of the generative AI rush, becoming the first real application type to attract a hefty number of paying users.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, individual coverage topped $9,300, on average, this year, up 5% – with employees shouldering $1,440 of the cost and employers paying the rest.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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There's something satisfying about cleaning windows and getting a streak-free finish.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s something satisfying about the victim-less crime.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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City officials warn that shutting down the streetcar could require repaying $48 million in federal funds and jeopardize future transit funding.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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That harm might range from never repaying loans to stealing their spouse’s and children’s identities to access more credit.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Compensating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensating. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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