COMPENSATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

compensation

noun

ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən

Definition of compensation

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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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 One of the protagonists, Olive, a top seller, has taken on the issue of fair compensation. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 When Musk's Tesla compensation is included, last year's average pay ratio between CEOs and workers reached 5,387 to 1. — Ross Kerber, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 When legislatures passed the 2025 budget, only San Mateo, Alpine County south of Lake Tahoe, and Mono County east of Yosemite National Park were left out of the license fee compensation, according to the lawsuit. — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 By using this platform, Scott can offer her novel to readers without asking for any compensation in return. — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compensation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation

Noun

Ms Rachel pushes reparations quote in latest progressive political move.

— , FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Understanding Caribbean history For Bousquet, the debate over reparations remains tied to how the Caribbean understands its own history, including slavery’s abolition and emancipation.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of reparation

Noun

The team didn’t address the position in the draft or free agency, but the organization held on to tackle Cody Ford — who has lost 40 pounds — as a backup while giving him a pay cut.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Albany police said Gallimore has been suspended without pay while the outcome of administrative action against him remains pending.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pay

Noun

In April, the SPLC was charged as an organization with bank fraud and money laundering offenses related to its paying of informants to infiltrate hate groups.

— Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The affordability crisis extends to healthcare, housing, and access to good paying jobs.

— Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of paying

Noun

Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
The eight-person jury will serve an advisory function — ultimately, District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will consider the jury’s decision and rule on the verdict and potential damages.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of damages

Noun

Supporting the easiest payment method on a phone ought to be second nature to mobile-app developers, but too many continue to make this mistake.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
BofA also expects some retailers will work with brands to recoup some tariff money, either via direct payments or future purchase order negotiations.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of payment

Noun

Torres and Ronald Araujo leaving (on loan to Liverpool) have left money in the club’s coffers and plenty of room for manoeuvre in terms of the wage bill, which was pushing the limits of La Liga’s salary regulations.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
That aligns with evidence that higher teacher salaries help attract and retain effective staff, making educator compensation one of the most important ways that additional education funding can improve student outcomes.

— Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026