1
as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
a warehouse worker who received a large compensation for his crippling injury while on the job
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2
as in pay
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
fair compensation for his work on the project
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3
as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
his generous compensation was greatly appreciated
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Recent Examples of compensation
Minority Republicans in the General Assembly have criticized Lamont for being too generous with state employees, arguing the compensation bumps exceed those offered by most private-sector employers.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
Workers’ compensation insurance pays for benefits like medical care and lost income to people who are injured because of their jobs.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2025
Meta is reportedly attempting to lure top researchers by offering upwards of $100 million in compensation.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Pang was reportedly offered $200 million in compensation to make the move.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 July 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
Workers’ compensation insurance pays for benefits like medical care and lost income to people who are injured because of their jobs.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2025
Meta is reportedly attempting to lure top researchers by offering upwards of $100 million in compensation.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Pang was reportedly offered $200 million in compensation to make the move.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
Noun
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The legislation would create a commission to study reparations and develop proposals.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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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
Noun
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That means a single mom waiting tables could take home an extra $1,300, while a utility worker putting in overtime after a storm won’t owe a dime on his extra pay.—
Michael Catanzaro,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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Lewis will receive all his remaining pay if he is terminated after Feb. 1, 2027.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Their goal was to handle all of shopping—from research to payment.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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But there is a drastic difference in the dollar amount of payments beneficiaries may receive depending on their start date.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
Noun
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There is no real accountability for the city’s significant investment and minimal returns, no salaries tied to performance, no end in sight for the yearly step increases and cost-of-living adjustments for every employee in the district — bloated central office staff included.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Across the board, these nations are balancing economic needs with domestic labour concerns by linking work visas to salary levels, labour shortages, and long-term integration strategies.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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