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 reparations
Mayor Johnson launched a Chicago reparations task force in 2024.
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Aida Mogos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, said the main sticking points for Tehran were its nuclear program, war reparations and sanctions relief.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Iran cites 'excessive demands' Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said in a post on X and in a statement to Iranian state media that the main subjects of talks were the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear issues, sanctions, reparations, and an end to the war against Iran and the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Trump offers nothing on reparations; Iran demands payment for the war.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran has presented an initial proposal that includes the withdrawal of American military forces from the region, lifting of economic sanctions on Iran, war reparations, and Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Nik Popli, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Bobby Burns, 5th, at a March 5 reparations meeting.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The full scope of these reparations remains unclear, and a specific dollar amount wasn’t noted.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Aida Mogos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, said the main sticking points for Tehran were its nuclear program, war reparations and sanctions relief.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Iran cites 'excessive demands' Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said in a post on X and in a statement to Iranian state media that the main subjects of talks were the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear issues, sanctions, reparations, and an end to the war against Iran and the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Trump offers nothing on reparations; Iran demands payment for the war.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran has presented an initial proposal that includes the withdrawal of American military forces from the region, lifting of economic sanctions on Iran, war reparations, and Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Nik Popli, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Bobby Burns, 5th, at a March 5 reparations meeting.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The full scope of these reparations remains unclear, and a specific dollar amount wasn’t noted.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparations
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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
Noun
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In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mobility work can help lengthen tight muscles and reduce the chances of these compensations happening in the first place.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reparations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparations. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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