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
Still, the award is just one part of Huang’s total compensation for this fiscal year, which is yet to be released.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Others view it as compensation tied directly to the level of service received.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Musiel also regularly performs litigation and eminent domain appraisals, providing expert witness testimony to ensure properties are taxed correctly and landowners receive full market value compensation.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Under California law, an unlicensed contractor cannot recover compensation for work requiring a license.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Others view it as compensation tied directly to the level of service received.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Musiel also regularly performs litigation and eminent domain appraisals, providing expert witness testimony to ensure properties are taxed correctly and landowners receive full market value compensation.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Under California law, an unlicensed contractor cannot recover compensation for work requiring a license.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
Noun
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The letter called for accountability and reparations, and gave Redzepi 24 hours to respond.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Presidential candidates fielded questions about reparations, or cash payments to make amends.—
Ara Rosenthal,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the fact that employees still showed up, including without pay during last year’s federal government shutdown, demonstrates their commitment to keeping the beloved parks flourishing.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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How does Natomas Unified teacher pay compare to other Sacramento-area districts?—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Goldie’s claim was for possession of the home, not being awarded financial damages.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Judge Gutierrez reasoned that jurors’ confusion about the evidence was apparent in their assessment of damages.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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But a 2022 commission decision reduced this payment by about 75%.—
Malena Carollo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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When the first day of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, these payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The documents show that after being sacked, Mandelson asked for a $732,000 payoff, the rest of his four-year salary.—
JILL LAWLESS AND BRIAN MELLEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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There are cash shortages, and the salaries for civil servants haven’t been paid out, even for many Houthi fighters.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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