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as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the jury awarded an additional $5,000 in recompense for physical pain and suffering
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as in payment
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
the volunteer expects nothing more than sincere thanks as recompense for his efforts
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as in to compensate
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received
the cash-strapped museum can recompense lecturers with only token honorariums
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as in to reimburse
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury
the government has yet to adequately recompense the property owners for the land taken for the new highway
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as in to repay
to make a return for
the wealthy gentleman told the poor little girl she could recompense his generosity simply by enjoying her new toys
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Recent Examples of recompense
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
During a recent sit-down with Willie D, the rapper spoke his mind about dating, social media and the backlash he’s received, and most importantly, to him, whether the ancestors of America’s enslaved people are owed recompense.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2023
European countries like Germany and the UK have shored up money for their violent role in suppressing Namibian and Kenyan protests, but the Netherlands is the first to publicly acknowledge and recompense for slavery.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Sep. 2022
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Noun
Then, of course, the people who understood the brand left and people came in who saw only the recompense of taking money.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
During a recent sit-down with Willie D, the rapper spoke his mind about dating, social media and the backlash he’s received, and most importantly, to him, whether the ancestors of America’s enslaved people are owed recompense.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Thurber complained to him about being asked to recompense The New Yorker for a sixty-dollar overpayment; writers got paid by the word (still do), and the accounting department had calculated that the final word count on a certain Thurber story was less than the original word count.
—Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2023
European countries like Germany and the UK have shored up money for their violent role in suppressing Namibian and Kenyan protests, but the Netherlands is the first to publicly acknowledge and recompense for slavery.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recompense
Noun
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The suit alleges retaliation, violation of due process and equal protection rights, unjust taking without compensation, and conspiracy to violate civil rights.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The south London club are now expected to be awarded a significant fee in compensation.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Student loan payments increasing Millions of student loan borrowers who were enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will soon see their monthly payments increase.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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The winner, who was later identified as Kristen Moriarty, will receive a one-time payment of $45,889,188.92 before taxes, according to the Texas Lottery Commission.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even when time is added to compensate, attention doesn’t recover fully.—
Jack Zenger,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Would land swaps compensate for territory deemed essential by Israel for security?—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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McLaurin wants to be paid like one of the top wideouts in the NFL.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Customers were still being served at the location at that time, and the inspector ordered the restaurant to close until the water bill was paid and the facility was cleaned.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In order to be reimbursed for the tests, the beneficiaries were required to submit claims with their name and Medicare identification number, along with other information.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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That money will be reimbursed via either sales tax generated by the business or TIF increment funds, depending on the resources available each budget year, the city has said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Home equity loans and HELOCs, however, have terms as long as 20 years, giving you smaller monthly payments and more time to repay.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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According to a disclosure filed with the Federal Election Commission on July 6, the current White House press secretary's 2022 congressional campaign, Karoline for Congress, failed to repay any of its $326,370.50 debt.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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According to their models, unless these underlying conditions are addressed, even reparations on a vast scale would offer only temporary relief.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Failure to act could result in large GHG emitting countries owing reparations to smaller countries for the adverse impacts of climate change.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Recompense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recompense. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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