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as in reparations
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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as in payments
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 remunerations
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
his generous compensation was greatly appreciated
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Recent Examples of compensations
Guy Ritchie is a filmmaker and series creator whose prodigious busyness in terms of both workload and story approach has its compensations.
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Michael Phillips, Variety, 16 May 2026
The inconvenience of that military presence has brought certain compensations from the government, such as a strikingly modern, geometric contemporary art museum (Nagi MOCA) that draws visitors not put off by the arduous journey required to get there.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Mobility work can help lengthen tight muscles and reduce the chances of these compensations happening in the first place.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Michael Phillips, Variety, 16 May 2026
The inconvenience of that military presence has brought certain compensations from the government, such as a strikingly modern, geometric contemporary art museum (Nagi MOCA) that draws visitors not put off by the arduous journey required to get there.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Mobility work can help lengthen tight muscles and reduce the chances of these compensations happening in the first place.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensations
Noun
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Venezuela is demanding information and reparations under international environmental law from its Caribbean neighbor, one of the region’s largest oil and gas producers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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If your former spouse misses payments, your credit takes the hit too.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Vance alleged California is allowing fraud and the deferred payments would force it to take the issue more seriously.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Still, the agreement had left the door open for the Gossip Girl alum to seek damages and legal fees—though that option appears to be unavailable for the time being.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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While Capital One's lawsuit seeks damages, the bank said its primary goal of the litigation is to expose and deter bad actors and the firms that enable them.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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In return, doctors offer a more thorough annual physical, same-day appointments, no co-pays and more time with the patient.—
Chris Tomlinson,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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Health insurance plans are designed to include some level of cost-sharing, such as co-pays or co-insurance.—
Fennemore,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Mandalorian & Grogu production was estimated to have hired 500 crew members, 54 cast members, and 3500 background players for 92 filming days in California and was expected to generate a record-breaking $166,438,000 in qualified expenditures and below-the-line wages.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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On the other side of the Hudson, New Jersey Transit slogged through a three-day strike last year in a fight also predicated on wages.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Many of them remained on administrative leave for months, receiving salaries while being barred from working.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Here are the salaries of all the Inter Miami players, listed highest to lowest.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Compensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensations. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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