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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2
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
Some platforms, such as Deezer, have explored user-centric or equitable remuneration models that pay artists based on what individual subscribers actually listen to.
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Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The judge also painted a sympathetic summary of Maitland’s role in NFL history, including his service as head of NFL Alumni and his lack of remuneration from a sport that would grow into a multibillion-dollar juggernaut.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office has charged them both with capital murder for remuneration.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The Australian Open has announced a 16-percent increase in prize money for 2026, as the pressure from players for greater remuneration ramps up.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The judge also painted a sympathetic summary of Maitland’s role in NFL history, including his service as head of NFL Alumni and his lack of remuneration from a sport that would grow into a multibillion-dollar juggernaut.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office has charged them both with capital murder for remuneration.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The Australian Open has announced a 16-percent increase in prize money for 2026, as the pressure from players for greater remuneration ramps up.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remuneration
Noun
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Is your job one of the highest paying in Kentucky?—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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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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Even if the war is over, the country's already ailing economy now faces dire trouble — though sanctions relief and compensation are also in Iran's 10-point plan.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jung, a close ally of Lee, said the government is willing to expand legal redress and speed compensation for victims of government abuses whose cases have been verified by the truth commission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eligible users should have received a notice in the mail or email containing a notice ID and a confirmation code, which is needed when selecting a payment method online.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since the 2018 reforms began requiring the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to report awards and settlements related to formal complaints, there have been eight payments made by House members' offices, totaling just over $400,000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The judge in the case will now determine the total damages amount and penalties, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office, which was part of the lawsuit.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But data shows that the uptick really began under the Biden administration, likely because of an increase in pay for military members, according to Rand, and as the military continued improving the recruitment process and boosted advertising and marketing.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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The government shutdown last November also exacerbated many issues with air traffic controller shortages as employees were forced to work without pay for more than a month.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Johnson launched a Chicago reparations task force in 2024.—
Aida Mogos,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tehran’s demands included the release of frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program, the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, an end to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah and war reparations.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Becerra’s top aide, Sean McCluskie, plead guilty in November to diverting $225,000 from Becerra’s dormant campaign funds and using the money to inflate his salary.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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There was no school on Wednesday due to Palestinian Authority cuts to teacher salaries in the area.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remuneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remuneration. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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