- past tense form of compensate.
- past participle of compensate.
compensated
Example Sentences
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Under the Clarity Act as we and others read it, stablecoin holders could be compensated with sundry perks including zero-interest loans as long as their deposits aren’t the only reason they are being rewarded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“And if inflation is going to be higher for longer, then you need to be compensated for that.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Converting a block to commonhold means transferring ownership from the freeholder to the residents, and how existing freeholders should be compensated is disputed.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
She never finished high school, but compensated for her incomplete education by devouring books and absorbing ideas.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
There were neighbors to be apologized to and damages to be compensated for with money that Anthony couldn’t spare.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
