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
Meta and Zuckerberg are offering compensation packages worth tens of millions of dollars over several years, including equity, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
For the past four years, there have been two buckets of NIL compensation: collective NIL and commercial NIL.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The goal of the lawsuit The parents are asking for a jury trial and compensation for medical expenses, physical impairment and pain, and mental anguish, leaving it up to a jury to decide the exact amount of damages, the complaint stated.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
First, get clear on your non-negotiables: compensation, flexibility, values alignment, leadership, and communication style.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
For the past four years, there have been two buckets of NIL compensation: collective NIL and commercial NIL.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The goal of the lawsuit The parents are asking for a jury trial and compensation for medical expenses, physical impairment and pain, and mental anguish, leaving it up to a jury to decide the exact amount of damages, the complaint stated.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
First, get clear on your non-negotiables: compensation, flexibility, values alignment, leadership, and communication style.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
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Other Russian demands include the restoration of full diplomatic and economic ties, specifically that no reparations will be demanded by either side and that all Western sanctions on Russia be lifted.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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There have never been any reparations for the way that society treated these patients, ever.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
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
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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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The two have grown close in the months since Fried signed an eight-year, $218 million deal with the Yankees, which slightly bested Rodón’s $27 million average annual salary.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Americans earning a regular salary may have trouble living comfortably in all 50 states.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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