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
Conversations around reparations in the United States are not new, nor are conversations about the legitimacy of Puerto Rico being its own country, separate of American influence and control.
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Taylor Crumpton, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Since revenue from the city’s cannabis tax has proven limited due to low sales, the committee discussed a potential municipal tax on Delta-8 THC products as a way to boost funding for reparations.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
None of the victims or their descendants received any direct reparations from the city or state.
—Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Program staff help with translation and annual reparations applications to the Claims Conference.
—Dana Toppel, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The survey adds to a country-by-country series by the Claims Conference, which coordinates reparations for Holocaust survivors and sponsors Holocaust education programs.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
In fact, the question of environmental reparations is not without precedent.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2022, the group met with 45 education leaders from eight regional school districts to brainstorm a range of ideas, including joint summer school programs and a campaign to better fund MPS as part of reparations for housing discrimination.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The survey focuses on whether educators are properly teaching students about reparations precedents.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Taylor Crumpton, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Since revenue from the city’s cannabis tax has proven limited due to low sales, the committee discussed a potential municipal tax on Delta-8 THC products as a way to boost funding for reparations.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
None of the victims or their descendants received any direct reparations from the city or state.
—Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Program staff help with translation and annual reparations applications to the Claims Conference.
—Dana Toppel, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The survey adds to a country-by-country series by the Claims Conference, which coordinates reparations for Holocaust survivors and sponsors Holocaust education programs.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
In fact, the question of environmental reparations is not without precedent.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2022, the group met with 45 education leaders from eight regional school districts to brainstorm a range of ideas, including joint summer school programs and a campaign to better fund MPS as part of reparations for housing discrimination.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The survey focuses on whether educators are properly teaching students about reparations precedents.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparations
Noun
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The complaint does not list a specific dollar amount the city is seeking in damages.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Reparations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparations. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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