compensate
Example Sentences
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At the same time, the medications could potentially cause lasting harm if they are used to compensate for ongoing sleep deficits.
From Science Daily
In addition, in recent years the growth in stock value more than compensates for any interest that might accrue.
From Salon
Larger depositors will be able to obtain $100,000 while the remaining part of their funds will be compensated through tradable bonds, which will be backed by the assets of the central bank.
From Barron's
Stroud is at his best throwing between the numbers when protection holds, although he has a suspect offensive line, and the Texans will lean on short passes to compensate for a shaky running game.
From Los Angeles Times
Auto makers will have to “compensate” for the 10% of fleet emissions allowed under this rule by using allegedly low-carbon steel produced in Europe, for instance.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
