remunerated

past tense of remunerate
1
as in compensated
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received promptly remunerated the repair company for fixing the dryer

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2
as in reimbursed
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury the negligent landlord must remunerate those made homeless by the fire by finding new housing for them at his own expense

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of remunerated The antitrust lawsuit filed in March 2025 against tennis’ governing bodies by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) intended to completely remake the sport and transform how its athletes are treated and remunerated. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026 In my opinion, there needs to be a much more responsible reckoning of how that has happened, and how people can be remunerated for it. Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remunerated
Verb
  • The production relied on SAG guidelines and compensated Kilmer’s estate for his appearance.
    Brent Lang, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Around the world, most caregivers are either uncompensated or inadequately compensated, and many rely on public assistance where available to make ends meet.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That means Edison will be fully reimbursed for the billions of dollars in Eaton fire damages by a state fund that Newsom’s legislation created unless outside parties can prove Edison acted imprudently, negligently or worse.
    Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Officers would be reimbursed up to $250 annually — roughly what the insurance is expected to cost.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For Medicare patients, doctors are paid an additional 6% of the drug’s average price for each infusion.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The valuation of Fernandez is entirely justifiable within the context of the huge fees paid by several Premier League clubs, and specifically City, for high-level central midfielders this summer.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, that sum generally must be repaid before any additional emergency withdrawals are made within the following three years.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Roberto Martinez, who has since stepped down as head coach, put his faith in Ronaldo throughout and it was not repaid.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Remunerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remunerated. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on remunerated

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster