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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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If the business reimburses the capital within a specified window, Magellan charges zero interest.
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Deep cleaning reimburses for extra cleaning services required to remove stains and smoke odors.
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Currently, a person who earns $184,500 per year pays the same amount in annual Social Security taxes as a person who earns $5 million per year.
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The Goalkeeper’s Hands The keeper is the only player allowed to use their hands, and pays for it up top.
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Other cities are fighting lawsuits from developers who say their Live Local projects were rejected in violation of the law’s provisions, which require local authorities to grant approval if a proposal satisfies certain conditions.
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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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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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