as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
sought restitution from the other driver's insurance company for lost wages
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Recent Examples of restitution
Albus, in his federal filing, said that the Chakraverty and the other defendants had agreed to make restitution of the taxes abated between 2021 and 2024.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
However, under a plea deal unveiled Tuesday, Borgwardt changed his plea to no contest and agreed to pay $30,000 in restitution to law enforcement to cover what was spent trying to locate him.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Christopher Talbot, 70, also was forced to pay more than $7,000 in restitution, attend an anger management class and apologize to his 49-year-old victim.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
But under the plea deal unveiled Tuesday, Borgwardt changed his plea to no contest and agreed to pay $30,000 in restitution to law enforcement to cover what was spent trying to locate him.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
However, under a plea deal unveiled Tuesday, Borgwardt changed his plea to no contest and agreed to pay $30,000 in restitution to law enforcement to cover what was spent trying to locate him.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Christopher Talbot, 70, also was forced to pay more than $7,000 in restitution, attend an anger management class and apologize to his 49-year-old victim.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
But under the plea deal unveiled Tuesday, Borgwardt changed his plea to no contest and agreed to pay $30,000 in restitution to law enforcement to cover what was spent trying to locate him.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restitution
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People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The couple aims to build equity and give cultural reparations to Black artists while building the city's creative economy.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Clemishire and her father are seeking civil damages in excess of $1 million.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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The verdict, which multiple outlets reported took roughly one hour, carried financial implications—the jury decided whether the rapper would owe damages claimed by Ellis—and legal implications.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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For four years after that policy was crafted, NIL was the only avenue for above-board compensation for college athletes.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fifteen years ago, Mexican attorney Alma Barraza immersed herself in a legal fight to win fair compensation for indigent villagers who lost their property when the government seized land to build a dam.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Restitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restitution. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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