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
Such a ruling allows those wrongfully accused to seek state compensation for time spent in prison and provides official recognition that they were wrongly blamed.
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Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
During the contract, flight attendants will experience a thirty to fifty percent increase in compensation, according to the union.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Both public parks and private allotments served as compensation for a long process of enclosing public commons to make the urban and rural landscapes of today, in which territories are divided, fenced, and often guarded.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
With Derry being a homegrown player under the age of 24, they were entitled to compensation.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
During the contract, flight attendants will experience a thirty to fifty percent increase in compensation, according to the union.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Both public parks and private allotments served as compensation for a long process of enclosing public commons to make the urban and rural landscapes of today, in which territories are divided, fenced, and often guarded.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
With Derry being a homegrown player under the age of 24, they were entitled to compensation.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
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Newman’s work has been welcomed by reformers and those who have been arguing, for years, in favor of British reparations to societies that have borne the legacy of its slaving activities.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Conversations around reparations in the United States are not new, nor are conversations about the legitimacy of Puerto Rico being its own country, separate of American influence and control.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Among graduates ages 35 to 45, every engineering major reports median pay of at least $100,000.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Frito-Lay, owned by PepsiCo Foods, said the affected employees will be given pay and benefits continuation as well as career support.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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The complaint does not list a specific dollar amount the city is seeking in damages.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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To make EVs more affordable, companies like Rideence are adopting pay-as-you-drive and lease-to-own options that let operators avoid expensive initial payments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Should the Clippers be found to have circumvented salary cap rules though Leonard’s no-show contract with Aspiration, the organization faces the potential loss of draft picks, fines and/or Leonard’s contract being voided.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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His time as a Red Sox ended with a blockbuster trade to the Giants that, in time, is looking more like a salary dump on Boston’s end.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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