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
Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s record high compensation package of $56 billion that’s since risen in value and has been contested in court.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
However, the total compensation of $90.2 million has a net present value of just $3.6 million, using a 10% discount rate to reflect the time-value of money, the KMA analysis determined.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
The union representing New York City subway and bus workers says a firm contracted to handle workers’ compensation for the MTA has been late to issue payments to thousands of the union’s members.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Reporting thresholds for Form 1099-K (for payment card and third-party network transactions), Form 1099-MISC (for payments not covered by other 1099 forms), and Form 1099-NEC (for nonemployee compensation) have been changed.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
However, the total compensation of $90.2 million has a net present value of just $3.6 million, using a 10% discount rate to reflect the time-value of money, the KMA analysis determined.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
The union representing New York City subway and bus workers says a firm contracted to handle workers’ compensation for the MTA has been late to issue payments to thousands of the union’s members.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Reporting thresholds for Form 1099-K (for payment card and third-party network transactions), Form 1099-MISC (for payments not covered by other 1099 forms), and Form 1099-NEC (for nonemployee compensation) have been changed.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
Noun
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According to their models, unless these underlying conditions are addressed, even reparations on a vast scale would offer only temporary relief.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Failure to act could result in large GHG emitting countries owing reparations to smaller countries for the adverse impacts of climate change.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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That means a single mom waiting tables could take home an extra $1,300, while a utility worker putting in overtime after a storm won’t owe a dime on his extra pay.—
Michael Catanzaro,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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Lewis will receive all his remaining pay if he is terminated after Feb. 1, 2027.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Their goal was to handle all of shopping—from research to payment.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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After a deposit payment, users will receive a confirmation email of their reservation.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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Nearly two-thirds, or 62%, of people with salaries over $300,000 a year struggle with credit card debt, a new survey from BHG Financial found.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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There is no real accountability for the city’s significant investment and minimal returns, no salaries tied to performance, no end in sight for the yearly step increases and cost-of-living adjustments for every employee in the district — bloated central office staff included.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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