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
Hugenberg recruited the Nazis into a campaign to undo Germany’s obligation to pay World War I reparations.
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Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
The money used to buy that warship came from reparations extracted under the Treaty of Shimonoseki.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
They should be allowed to claim reparations.
—Peter Pomerantsev, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
The reparations bill has sparked considerable debate, in part because it was vetoed by Wes Moore, the country’s only Black governor.
—Nkechi Taifa, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2025
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Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
The money used to buy that warship came from reparations extracted under the Treaty of Shimonoseki.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
They should be allowed to claim reparations.
—Peter Pomerantsev, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
The reparations bill has sparked considerable debate, in part because it was vetoed by Wes Moore, the country’s only Black governor.
—Nkechi Taifa, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparation
Noun
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The judge declined to grant substantial monetary damages to the husband, however.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
10 Sep. 2025
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The complaint says McNeil suffered a range of injuries from the incident, including a concussion, and seeks $200,000 in damages.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the new role had a different sort of perk, in the form of compensation.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, green jobs offer not just solid compensation but also the chance to influence policy, equity, and resilience.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The restitution cost for a trophy-class elk can be as high as $30,000.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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Aaron wasn't included in the official list of victims eligible for restitution due to statute of limitations rules.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Reparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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