REMUNERATIONS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

remunerations

noun

plural of remuneration

as in payments

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 compensations

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 wages

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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Noun

Further, according to a recent RMG Research poll, 79% of current union members — who have firsthand experience dealing with union officials — agree that union membership and dues payments should be voluntary.

— Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
If rates rise, your monthly mortgage payments will get more expensive.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of payments

Noun

Over time, those compensations accumulate into structural inefficiency that is difficult to unwind and even harder to justify correcting.

— Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
This can help address strength imbalances and movement compensations that, over time, can lead to injury.

— Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 June 2026

Definition of compensations

Noun

For low-income households that depend on daily wages, even a short interruption to work can have serious consequences for household wellbeing and food security.

— Ali Asif Shawon, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Bank of America’s millions of customers give it insight into spending, wages and credit trends that can complement official government economic reports.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of wages

Noun

All told, Trinity Valley must pay Skains just over $10 million intended to cover harm to her mental health and reputation, unpaid wages and benefits, and exemplary damages, according to the verdict.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
The Tetris Company has won damages from developers making copycat games without a license before.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of damages

Noun

Unions serve as a vital counterbalance in an economy where corporate profits and executive salaries often overshadow the needs of the workforce.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
The teams that play in the richest league in the world are able to pay fees and salaries that increasingly few in continental Europe can match.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of salaries

Noun

There would be no deductibles, co-pays or other forms of cost-sharing, except for some brand-name prescription drugs if generics are available.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The bill instituted several major changes to the federal health insurance program, including work requirements, more frequent redeterminations and minimum co-pays, most of which begin in 2027.

— Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026

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