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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3
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
President Donald Trump's rapid pullback of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cost Americans at least $18 billion in higher fees and lost compensation for consumers allegedly cheated by major companies, according to an analysis released Tuesday by two organizations.
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Douglas Gillison, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Talent agency Verve has implemented salary cuts for employees above a certain compensation threshold — said to be in the six figures — with the percentage reduction believed to grow progressively larger for higher earners, sources tell Deadline.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 June 2025
But finally, what is the proper compensation for wrongly separating people from their families and communities for years and years?
—Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Since then, the value of the company’s shares has dropped nearly 60%, while Zaslav’s compensation soared.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
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Douglas Gillison, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Talent agency Verve has implemented salary cuts for employees above a certain compensation threshold — said to be in the six figures — with the percentage reduction believed to grow progressively larger for higher earners, sources tell Deadline.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 June 2025
But finally, what is the proper compensation for wrongly separating people from their families and communities for years and years?
—Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Since then, the value of the company’s shares has dropped nearly 60%, while Zaslav’s compensation soared.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
Noun
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Should reparations be paid to the descendants of enslaved people?—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The second and third generations continue to press for material reparations and denuclearization.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Still, some employers are hesitant to reduce weekly hours while providing full pay and benefits.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Whereas a hardware company might offer a new Ph.D $150K or $200K to start, a software company (with much higher gross margins) can win the day with a $500K package including performance pay and equity.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Depp’s camp said the deal includes a $1 million payment from her to him to settle all financial claims.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Even before the $2.7 billion merger was completed last year, Saks’ vendor payments had been delayed for some time.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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The lawsuit claims that Robinson was paid a salary of $125,000 by the Chiefs, but that his research found other NFL teams paid comparable positions an average salary of $171,932, not including other benefits.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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That includes people who are jobless but have stopped searching for work, as well as people who are employed but earning an annual salary of less than $25,000 a year.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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