compensate
verb (used with object)
to recompense for something.
compensating
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present participleof compensate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"The nervous system adopts a safety-first approach, compensating for age-related changes by favoring stability over performance," says Associate Professor Immink, Lead of the Active Lives Research Program within the Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Then there are ideas for compensating job losers such as wage insurance or “universal basic income.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
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
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
