- present participle of compensate.
compensating
Example Sentences
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“Creators make their living generating content. The campaign believes in compensating people for their time and work product and has paid creators to generate content,” Liao said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
A monetary framework that lets falling production costs show up as lower prices for consumers, rather than offsetting them with compensating stimulus, has intellectual support and is worth discussing.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
However, it acknowledges delays in compensating families who lost their entire homes or businesses in the cyclone.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“Targeted government policies can help smooth the shock by reducing energy demand and compensating lower-income households,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Some find the salaries and perks compensating; the developments that cater to them come with big houses, schools with top SAT scores, parks for youth sports, and upscale shopping strips.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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