as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the new skis were certainly an adequate redress for the lost snowboard
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as in to avenge
to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for
the belief that redressing a murder with another murder, even if carried out by the state, is not morally justified
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Recent Examples of redress
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Whether there are other outlets from which workers can seek redress is unclear.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Elevating character alongside competence in human resource practices such as culture, selection, performance management, and promotion would go a long way to redressing imbalances and strengthening the system.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The Rochester branch of the NAACP opened the fundraiser, and the money will help fund legal redress and advocacy efforts for the family.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Whether there are other outlets from which workers can seek redress is unclear.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
Verb
If this requirement isn’t met for teachers, for instance, the school system would be subject to penalties and must redress the situation.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Elevating character alongside competence in human resource practices such as culture, selection, performance management, and promotion would go a long way to redressing imbalances and strengthening the system.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redress
Noun
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According to their models, unless these underlying conditions are addressed, even reparations on a vast scale would offer only temporary relief.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Failure to act could result in large GHG emitting countries owing reparations to smaller countries for the adverse impacts of climate change.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Her win over Tauson avenged a second-round loss at Wimbledon merely a few weeks ago.—
Jacob Steinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
26 July 2025
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Now, as the top contender, his story is focused on avenging his controversial WrestleMania loss.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The suit alleges retaliation, violation of due process and equal protection rights, unjust taking without compensation, and conspiracy to violate civil rights.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Rights organizations are actively discussing how to track training usage and trigger compensation.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Redress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redress. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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