compensate
Example Sentences
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A rising ratio means that geopolitical risk is growing, and when that happens, stock investors will demand a higher expected return to compensate them for that risk.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Other more niche platforms that allow people to post and interact with one another may not survive constant litigation, even if they try to compensate by investing in extreme moderation.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
When she couldn't control what she was eating, Kildunne would exercise to compensate, nipping out for runs to 'earn' the meal friends were about to serve her.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Renewable-energy sources carry burdens of their own—including the intermittence of solar and wind power, for which battery storage generally can’t fully compensate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“You must allow me to compensate you for your idea,” he said, pulling his wallet out of his pocket.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
Vocabulary lists containing compensate
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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The Crucible
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