1
as in releases
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility
the indentured servant obtained a quittance from his master stating he was free to leave and was no longer required to work
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2
as in damages
payment to another for a loss or injury
the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quittances
Noun
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That stored energy releases in a snap, propelling the robot into the air.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026 -
On the economic data front, investors are looking ahead to several important releases on Friday, including February's jobs report, retail sales figures for January and February's unemployment figures.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Joel Gavalas seeks a jury trial and damages for his son's pain and suffering, and for his own loss of Jonathan's companionship.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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The company, in turn, filed a legal claim to shield it from damages under a maritime law that limits liability for vessel owners.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Set in the small town of Kharkams, in South Africa’s mountainous Kamiesberg region, the film follows an elderly goat herder, Hettie, who falls victim to a scam promising long-overdue reparations for her father’s WWII service.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Detailed simulations showcased that photoelectric feedback discharges can be recreated inside small solid blocks in a lab setting.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Not only would the project help the Everglades by reconnecting its historic water source — Lake Okeechobee — to its southern edge, but the reservoir would reduce the discharges from the lake that drove red tide and cyanobacteria.—
Michael Adno,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Quittances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quittances. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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