1
as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
customers who are tardy in their remuneration will be subject to extra charges
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as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the vandals were ordered to pay the property owners thousands of dollars in remuneration
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as in payment
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
we can't accept your remuneration for services provided until we officially bill you
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Recent Examples of remuneration
The Australian Open has announced a 16-percent increase in prize money for 2026, as the pressure from players for greater remuneration ramps up.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Now prenups are being pitched to young professional women as a way to take charge of their finances and insure better remuneration.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Neither the Trump library foundation nor the college has specified any remuneration or concessions the school received for giving away its property.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
As such, the practice of medicine, not unlike the provision of any other service, is deserving of professional remuneration.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Now prenups are being pitched to young professional women as a way to take charge of their finances and insure better remuneration.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Neither the Trump library foundation nor the college has specified any remuneration or concessions the school received for giving away its property.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
As such, the practice of medicine, not unlike the provision of any other service, is deserving of professional remuneration.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remuneration
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Despite being eligible for compensation, full financial recovery hinges on having evidence that validates losses and the ability to negotiate with corporate insurers.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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As compensation, National League officials awarded Brush the right to purchase the next franchise that became available.—
Libby Cierzniak,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bill would prevent companies with more than 50 single-family homes for rent from taking deductions for housing value depreciation and mortgage interest payments.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Okoronkwo received the payment in a certain trust account to try to create the false impression that the bribe payment was made up of client funds.—
Ryanne Mena,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then came the number that echoed loudest—another $1 million in exemplary damages, which is due usually for some type of bad behavior.—
Dave Lieber
Feb. 25,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Court filings reviewed by CBS News said total damages eclipsed $3 million.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Among graduates ages 35 to 45, every engineering major reports median pay of at least $100,000.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Frito-Lay, owned by PepsiCo Foods, said the affected employees will be given pay and benefits continuation as well as career support.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Newman’s work has been welcomed by reformers and those who have been arguing, for years, in favor of British reparations to societies that have borne the legacy of its slaving activities.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Conversations around reparations in the United States are not new, nor are conversations about the legitimacy of Puerto Rico being its own country, separate of American influence and control.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pension plans typically pay retirees based on a formula that accounts for your salary and years of service.—
Brian Baker CFA,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a $473,600 annual salary for Fire Chief Jaime Moore, about $18,000 more than his predecessor, Kristin Crowley, earned.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Remuneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remuneration. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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