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 reparations
The city currently collects a 3% Cannabis Retailers Occupation Tax on recreational cannabis sales to use as revenue for reparations, in addition to funding from Evanston’s real estate transfer tax.
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Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The full scope of these reparations remains unclear, and a specific dollar amount wasn’t noted.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Tehran rejected the list and presented a five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
But Iran’s own 5-point plan for ending the war seems equally unrealistic, calling for, among other things, war reparations to be paid to Tehran, control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the removal of US bases in the region.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Tehran rejected it and presented a five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Tehran rejected the proposal and presented its own five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Iran countered with its own five conditions in return, including war reparations and rights over the Strait of Hormuz for Iran.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The payment of war damages and reparations.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The full scope of these reparations remains unclear, and a specific dollar amount wasn’t noted.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Tehran rejected the list and presented a five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
But Iran’s own 5-point plan for ending the war seems equally unrealistic, calling for, among other things, war reparations to be paid to Tehran, control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the removal of US bases in the region.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Tehran rejected it and presented a five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Tehran rejected the proposal and presented its own five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Iran countered with its own five conditions in return, including war reparations and rights over the Strait of Hormuz for Iran.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The payment of war damages and reparations.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparations
Noun
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The family is now suing, in part, for monetary damages, disciplinary action against the deputy, and more departmental training.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mobility work can help lengthen tight muscles and reduce the chances of these compensations happening in the first place.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reparations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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