Here are examples of the word/phrase "compensating" used in a sentence and paraphrased in a sentence...
He might have a glass jaw, but his super speed is compensating for it.
He might have a glass jaw, but his super speed is making up for it.
Juggernaut's unstoppable momentum is compensating for any strength advantage his opponent might have.
Juggernaut's unstoppable momentum is making up for any strength advantage his opponent might have.
The white mage's ability to heal is compensating for the party's lack of healing items.
The white mage's ability to heal is making up for the party's lack of healing items.
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