as in damages
payment to another for a loss or injury
the government instituted a program of reparations to the descendants of Native Americans who were driven from their land
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Recent Examples of reparation
People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The couple aims to build equity and give cultural reparations to Black artists while building the city's creative economy.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Hugenberg recruited the Nazis into a campaign to undo Germany’s obligation to pay World War I reparations.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
The money used to buy that warship came from reparations extracted under the Treaty of Shimonoseki.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The couple aims to build equity and give cultural reparations to Black artists while building the city's creative economy.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Hugenberg recruited the Nazis into a campaign to undo Germany’s obligation to pay World War I reparations.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
The money used to buy that warship came from reparations extracted under the Treaty of Shimonoseki.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparation
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The case, part of an ongoing lawfare effort in which local governments have been recruited to serve as plaintiffs, sought to hold the companies liable for damages the island suffered as a result of Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico in 2017.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The family is seeking $50 million in damages.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Throughout Biglari’s numerous attempts to secure board seats at the chain, executives at Cracker Barrel have cited his executive compensation as proof of his ill intentions for the brand.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Extra compensation may be available for additional dependents.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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She was also ordered to pay restitution, complete 100 hours of community service and avoid all contact with the victims and their families.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Porth was allowed to make full restitution as part of a plea agreement for a lesser jail sentence.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Reparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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