1
as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
customers who are tardy in their remuneration will be subject to extra charges
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as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the vandals were ordered to pay the property owners thousands of dollars in remuneration
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as in payment
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
we can't accept your remuneration for services provided until we officially bill you
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Recent Examples of remuneration
Now prenups are being pitched to young professional women as a way to take charge of their finances and insure better remuneration.
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Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Neither the Trump library foundation nor the college has specified any remuneration or concessions the school received for giving away its property.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
The most recent version of the Fair Care Act includes provisions to boost telehealth options and eliminate remuneration fees from pharmacy benefit managers.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
As such, the practice of medicine, not unlike the provision of any other service, is deserving of professional remuneration.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Neither the Trump library foundation nor the college has specified any remuneration or concessions the school received for giving away its property.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
The most recent version of the Fair Care Act includes provisions to boost telehealth options and eliminate remuneration fees from pharmacy benefit managers.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
As such, the practice of medicine, not unlike the provision of any other service, is deserving of professional remuneration.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remuneration
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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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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See video … LISTEN Tune in to learn how billions in taxpayer dollars are lost each year to fraud and improper payments—and whether Congress can rein in the waste.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Millions are behind on loan payments and at risk of default this year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 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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But its last shutdown plan, released in late September, indicates that 91% of its employees would continue to work without pay.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Transportation Security Administration officers are expected to work without pay while lawmakers remain without an agreement on Homeland Security's annual funding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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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
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Baseball owners, with Dick Monfort playing a prominent role as a hawk in labor negotiations, are expected to lock out the players after this season, seeking a salary cap, believing that is the only reason the Dodgers win.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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That name change also came several months after Adtalem settled lawsuits with both the FTC and the Education Department over charges related to DeVry’s post-graduate job and salary claims.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Remuneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remuneration. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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