as in punishments
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
as with many action movies, this one ends with a wild chase and an over-the-top fight sequence in which the bad guys finally get their comeuppance
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Recent Examples of comeuppances
These tend to involve love affairs or status issues or shock revelations and result in dismayed reactions and abrupt comeuppances for previously unflappable characters.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comeuppances
Noun
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As punishments, the girl was required to write Bible verses and tread water for as long as 45 minutes.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The victim in the case reported that she was subjected to more frequent punishments and restrictions than the couple's six other children.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Taxpayers who need more time can request a six-month filing extension — but any taxes owed must still be paid by the April deadline to avoid penalties and interest.—
Hali Smith
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The penalties imposed on attorney Stephen Brigandi include $15,500 in disciplinary sanctions and nearly $80,500 in opposing counsel’s legal fees.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Comeuppances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comeuppances. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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