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
The legislation would create a commission to study reparations and develop proposals.
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Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Several states and cities have established reparations commissions to study and recommend ways to address the legacy of slavery and its continuing impact on Black communities.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
After the Tony loss, Oprah’s reparations for McDonald kicked in.
—Armond White, National Review, 13 June 2025
But those who confess and make reparations – by providing information on how and why the murders took place and where the dead may be buried, performing social work, and apologizing to relatives of the victims - can avoid prison.
—John Otis, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Several states and cities have established reparations commissions to study and recommend ways to address the legacy of slavery and its continuing impact on Black communities.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
After the Tony loss, Oprah’s reparations for McDonald kicked in.
—Armond White, National Review, 13 June 2025
But those who confess and make reparations – by providing information on how and why the murders took place and where the dead may be buried, performing social work, and apologizing to relatives of the victims - can avoid prison.
—John Otis, NPR, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reparation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparation
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
Noun
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The settlement will give consumers who have not received refunds a new avenue for restitution, according to Tong.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 July 2025
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Putnam Lumber was forced to pay restitution to Tabert’s family.—
Time,
Time,
17 July 2025
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“Reparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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