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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
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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
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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.
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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
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
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Some also wanted to prevent those who assaulted law enforcement from being compensated.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander partly compensated for inefficient shooting performances by leaning on his supporting cast.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Residents should contact their insurer to learn whether their policy includes ALE or loss-of-use coverage; what documents are needed to be reimbursed; whether evacuation orders or public health advisories trigger coverage; and how long benefits may be available, according to Sanchez.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Schierbaum said that money will be reimbursed by the federal government.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Alvarez was paid a salary of $58,000 through the organization.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The funds, paid out through private lenders including banks and credit unions, were intended to help employers maintain payrolls, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover overhead costs.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Garrincha repaid the favour with a display of almost ludicrous menace and never left the side as Brazil claimed their first World Cup title.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Many older Americans are house poor A whopping share of American homeowners are seniors, and many of them own their homes outright, having repaid their mortgages.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Remunerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remunerated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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