as in damages
payment to another for a loss or injury
the government instituted a program of reparations to the descendants of Native Americans who were driven from their land
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Recent Examples of reparation
Positions on reparations are mixed in countries that would contribute.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Indeed, Juneteenth is as old as the call for reparations.
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Marcus Anthony Hunter,
Time,
19 June 2026
Outside of the social good that comes from a country acknowledging its past transgressions, reparations can have a number of positive impacts and could increase the life expectancy of Black Americans, according to research.
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Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
But Jonathan Burgess’ most enduring legacy may be his advocacy for reparations for Black Californians.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2026
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Indeed, Juneteenth is as old as the call for reparations.
—
Marcus Anthony Hunter,
Time,
19 June 2026
Outside of the social good that comes from a country acknowledging its past transgressions, reparations can have a number of positive impacts and could increase the life expectancy of Black Americans, according to research.
—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
But Jonathan Burgess’ most enduring legacy may be his advocacy for reparations for Black Californians.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reparation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparation
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The lawsuit also seeks unspecified financial damages.
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The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages.
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An effort to limit healthcare executives’ compensation.
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In addition to Carrero's time in prison, he's also been sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution.
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Rollins said federal authorities have made 900 arrests for SNAP fraud during the last year and recovered $132 million in restitution.
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“Reparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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