- 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
The method gives the rescuer stability and a better position for good quality CPR by allowing the arms to be bent and compensating for reduced body weight in low gravity.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 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
He had learned to keep his whip idle, compensating by riding with somewhat longer stirrups that allowed him to urge horses gently with his lower legs.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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