1
as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
a warehouse worker who received a large compensation for his crippling injury while on the job
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2
as in pay
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
fair compensation for his work on the project
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as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
his generous compensation was greatly appreciated
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Recent Examples of compensation
The bill also includes fines and compensation for schedule changes and canceled shifts.
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
In June last year, Judge Preska ordered Argentina to transfer its 51% controlling stake in YPF as a partial compensation to the plaintiffs.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Reducing compensation for family support staff only increases that burden while further limiting the participant’s options.
—Peter Mattes, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
In June last year, Judge Preska ordered Argentina to transfer its 51% controlling stake in YPF as a partial compensation to the plaintiffs.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Reducing compensation for family support staff only increases that burden while further limiting the participant’s options.
—Peter Mattes, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
Noun
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Iran countered with its own five conditions in return, including war reparations and rights over the Strait of Hormuz for Iran.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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The payment of war damages and reparations.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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This time, however, travelers are already facing long lines and delays due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, which has left thousands of TSA workers without pay.—
De'Anthony Taylor,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2026
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The donation comes as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues with no end in sight, leaving more than 64,000 airport security workers working without pay.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Is your job one of the highest paying in Kentucky?—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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While the $6 million in damages a jury in Los Angeles awarded to the 20-year-old plaintiff — which the companies vowed to appeal — will barely register on their balance sheets, the impact of the verdict will likely be more damaging and harder to quantify.—
Kurt Wagner,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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The judge has final say over how much damages are awarded.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes preventive action.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Many dentist offices offer financial options to help patients manage the cost of care, including pretreatment estimates and payment plans.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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He was given a raise in salary after starting all 18 games (including playoffs) last year.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Days later, Twin Rivers Unified School District educators reached a tentative agreement to end its 12-day strike over similar disputes involving salary and benefits.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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