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
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
But on October 16th 2025—which would have been Wilde’s 171st birthday—the stars aligned for redress.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
In his nitpicking and narcissism, the relatability of his grievances and his unhinged methods of redressing them, Ron also resembles a younger, Middle American version of Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm antihero.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The state inquiry led to a formal government apology in 2021, the announcement of a redress scheme and an apology from the Sisters of Bon Secours.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
But on October 16th 2025—which would have been Wilde’s 171st birthday—the stars aligned for redress.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
To redress this at his own bakery, Castel created his pain d’hier et de demain (the bread of yesterday and tomorrow), made from stale, unsold inventory.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
In his nitpicking and narcissism, the relatability of his grievances and his unhinged methods of redressing them, Ron also resembles a younger, Middle American version of Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm antihero.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redress
Noun
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None of the victims or their descendants received any direct reparations from the city or state.—
Caleb Gayle,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Program staff help with translation and annual reparations applications to the Claims Conference.—
Dana Toppel,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Freedom was able to avenge a district championship loss to Lake Nona by knocking off the defending state champs in a quarterfinal rematch 2-0 in overtime.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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That avenged the Timberwolves’ 47-44 loss to the Royals in last season’s tourney final.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Teamsters argue the program violates six articles of the five-year union contract because it wasn’t negotiated and any program that changes the terms of employment, such as compensation and separation, must be bargained with the union.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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That said, not all women who apply become surrogates, notes Enders-Tharp, and those who are selected are paid fair compensation for their role.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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Losses could put the tech firms on the hook for billions of dollars in damages and force them to change their platforms.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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If the companies are found liable, the jury will consider whether to award Kaley damages for pain and suffering, and could also impose punitive damages.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Redress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redress. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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