- present participle of compensate.
compensating
Example Sentences
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It is compensating for the stagnant auto market by making power-chip solutions and optical cable for data centers.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
However, supervisors said that the responsibility for compensating affected residents likely rests with GKN.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Were you ever able to stop compensating for your height?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The findings suggest the brain may be compensating in women in ways that help maintain cognitive performance earlier in the disease.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
As soon as this was accomplished, she would satisfy herself that the twins were properly taken care of, and perhaps allow them some sort of compensating treat.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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