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
Some states have tried—but so far failed—to pass laws limiting executive compensation.
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Cassie McGrath, Fortune, 19 June 2026
The compensation model in professional sports is designed to suppress players’ earning power.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 June 2026
This type of insurance fraud increases the cost of insurance premiums for businesses and put additional strain on the workers’ compensation system, which leads to slower processing times for legitimate claims, according to the DA’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
There is language in the legislation that limits player compensation and the ability to transfer.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
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Cassie McGrath, Fortune, 19 June 2026
The compensation model in professional sports is designed to suppress players’ earning power.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 June 2026
This type of insurance fraud increases the cost of insurance premiums for businesses and put additional strain on the workers’ compensation system, which leads to slower processing times for legitimate claims, according to the DA’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
There is language in the legislation that limits player compensation and the ability to transfer.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
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Reports also suggest that Iran expects to receive, through some unspecified payment mechanism, potentially hundreds of billions of dollars in de-facto reparations for damage caused by the war.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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At least five states, including California, New York and Maryland, and more than a dozen cities, including Boston, Detroit and Philadelphia, have created have created task forces or commissions to study slavery reparations.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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During last year’s budget negotiations, public sector unions signed new agreements with the state that resulted in moderate pay increases in exchange for suspending retirement contributions and instituting a leave program for state employees.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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But that’s not the only nearly impossible goal in a Musk pay package.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.—
Justin Mayo,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The 10 Wisconsin electors, Chesebro and Troupis all settled a lawsuit that was brought against them by Democrats seeking damages.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The 52-year-old was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Tax documents show program officials spent more than $1 million for things like personal mortgages, car payments and rent.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In all, Siebel Newsom earned roughly $3 million in pre-tax salary and contractor payments since 2015.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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And now is looking to dump salary and rebuild yet again.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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What won’t sate is Riley’s mention in April of Plan B being maximizing salary-cap space for free agency 13 months from now, during the 2027 offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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