REMUNERATING Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

remunerating

verb

present participle of remunerate

as in compensating

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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stiffing

as in reimbursing

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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Establishing a National Claims Commission to resolve confiscation claims from the post-1959 nationalizations, compensating former owners through bonds while protecting people who later acquired the same properties legally.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Teams are no longer building forward but are stuck compensating.

— Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of compensating

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Instead of reimbursing a share of wages or tuition after a worker is already hired, this tax credit helps pay for the physical infrastructure required to train workers.

— Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
After filing the motion, Lively’s attorneys, Michael Gottlieb and Esra Hudson, said the request carries significance beyond reimbursing their client for her legal expenses.

— Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Definition of reimbursing

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Learning Policy Institute data also shows that students with higher math scores build stronger critical thinking skills and unlock higher-paying jobs.

— Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
The city would receive a large cut of revenue from events and sponsorships while paying Oak View Group a monthly management fee.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of paying

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Either owner of a joint savings account may be able to withdraw all the funds depending on the account agreement and state law, and both holders of a joint credit card are generally on the hook for repaying the debt regardless of who charged it.

— Ashley Lynch July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Both account holders are generally responsible for repaying the balance even if only one person made the purchases.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

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