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
Some people view asking for more compensation as less risky than switching to a new job.
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Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Other employment benefits include a $500 monthly car stipend, $50,000 relocation allowance and 160 hours of management leave, which is additional compensation for city executives exempt from earning overtime, that can be cashed out in the upcoming calendar year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Five other lawsuits have already settled with the federal government over compensation, Brinton said.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
About $400 million in daily compensation could be withheld, USA TODAY reported.
—George Petras, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Other employment benefits include a $500 monthly car stipend, $50,000 relocation allowance and 160 hours of management leave, which is additional compensation for city executives exempt from earning overtime, that can be cashed out in the upcoming calendar year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Five other lawsuits have already settled with the federal government over compensation, Brinton said.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
About $400 million in daily compensation could be withheld, USA TODAY reported.
—George Petras, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
Noun
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Kyiv would be required to repay the debt only if Russia paid reparations for its war.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Jackson uses his considerable fortune to pay reparation to the victims.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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That included farmers and ranchers, who experienced 171 fatalities in 2023 but brought in a median pay of $87,980.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Other employees, including military personnel and air traffic controllers, must work without pay until a budget deal is reached.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Notably, Ditto is the best paying of the three, but doesn’t accept freelancers from California, Massachusetts and New Jersey.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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To date, Jones has not paid any monetary damages to the Sandy Hook families.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dixon is seeking $260 million in damages from Perry and his production company, Tyler Perry Studios.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Upon the basis of these findings, Congress declares that the constitutional right of citizens to vote is denied or abridged in some areas by the requirement of the payment of a poll tax as a precondition to voting.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Fortune, cofounder and CEO Renaud Laplanche explained that Upgrade managed to thrive during a broader reckoning for neobanks because of product diversification and a focus on loans, which can offer a far greater margin than transaction payments.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 2017, the angels (who requested anonymity) attracted other donors, which enabled the school to finally return employees to normal salaries, cover tuition for needy students, acquire improvements, such as technology for students and teachers, and offer new courses, including art and music.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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There’s something particularly climactic about this year’s WNBA Finals, coming weeks before the league’s collective bargaining agreement is set to expire and with most players becoming free agents in anticipation of a new leaguewide salary structure.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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