1
as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
a warehouse worker who received a large compensation for his crippling injury while on the job
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2
as in pay
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
fair compensation for his work on the project
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3
as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
his generous compensation was greatly appreciated
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Recent Examples of compensation
The Times sued the tech companies in 2023, accusing them of using millions of articles published by the newspaper to train chatbots without compensation.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Taking the comment seriously, the mom decided to pay her daughter $20 a day, totaling $60 a week, as compensation for her space.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The altered structure is the result of a compensation study completed in April by consultant McGrath Human Resources Group.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Segura said the players are engaged in talks over their compensation.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Taking the comment seriously, the mom decided to pay her daughter $20 a day, totaling $60 a week, as compensation for her space.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The altered structure is the result of a compensation study completed in April by consultant McGrath Human Resources Group.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Segura said the players are engaged in talks over their compensation.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
Noun
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Things like reparations, gun violence, and fighting against unlawful deportations are topics people tell you to avoid at dinner parties.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
22 May 2025
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Opponents of the governor’s veto believe the expenditure of that energy is necessary and point to efforts in Washington to unravel DEI as a reason Maryland should commit itself to study reparations.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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After a four-week run in Nigerian movie theaters, the film went to regional pay TV giant’s DStv Box Office store before landing on its premium movie channels.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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In addition to Ekblad, center Sam Bennett is also a pending free agent and will be due a hefty pay raise from his current deal that is paying him an average of $4.425 million per season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Social Security workers are sounding the alarm that some beneficiaries could see payment delays as the agency undergoes significant changes in the next few weeks.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Although no payments are due at this time, interest continues to accrue on your loan(s) during the forbearance period.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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While many observers may have focused on the financial aspects of the deal — reports put his new salary as high as $20 million per year — Smith was more interested in new freedoms.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Now, some residents and local leaders are worried about the economic consequences of an exodus of federal workers and their salaries.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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