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
Affinity’s fees, of course, must cover overhead, from staff compensation to office space.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
Unions aim to ensure fair compensation and working conditions for teachers, both of which are critical to retaining quality educators.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
In addition, the gradual downsizing of the state’s workforce has greatly controlled overall compensation spending, which involves base salaries and bonuses as well as overtime.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
The suit alleges retaliation, violation of due process and equal protection rights, unjust taking without compensation, and conspiracy to violate civil rights.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
Unions aim to ensure fair compensation and working conditions for teachers, both of which are critical to retaining quality educators.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
In addition, the gradual downsizing of the state’s workforce has greatly controlled overall compensation spending, which involves base salaries and bonuses as well as overtime.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
The suit alleges retaliation, violation of due process and equal protection rights, unjust taking without compensation, and conspiracy to violate civil rights.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
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The reparations bill has sparked considerable debate, in part because it was vetoed by Wes Moore, the country’s only Black governor.—
Nkechi Taifa,
Baltimore Sun,
28 July 2025
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The Court found that large GHG emitting countries, like the United States could be liable to pay reparations to smaller countries for the adverse impacts of climate change.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Why are Air Canada workers striking? Air Canada flight attendants are striking for higher pay, including being paid for time spent on the ground.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The two sides remain far apart on pay, notably for the work flight attendants do when planes are not in the air that the union says they are not paid for.—
Matthew Rehbein,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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From there, the scammer offers exclusive perks, VIP access, autographed gear, and even romantic promises in exchange for untraceable payments via cryptocurrency or gift cards.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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If the winner chooses the annuity, their average annual payment would drop from more than $20 million down to $12.7 million after applying taxes.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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After Marc-Andre ter Stegen gave the go-ahead to pass on his medical reports to La Liga, the competition body allowed Barca to pass on some of his salary space to cover Garcia’s.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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The fiscal year 2024 base salary for District 155’s current superintendent, Joseph Zotto, was about $186,000, according to the district.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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