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
One exception to this rule authorizes workers’ compensation benefits where the employment makes the employee’s commute especially risky.
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Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
The airport has been in a state of near-constant disruption since late April, when air traffic controllers briefly lost radar access — a terrifying moment that prompted controllers to take emergency leave under federal compensation rules.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 19 May 2025
But the act does not require the state to pay interest or other compensation for the period when the property was abandoned.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
For decades, the NCAA steadfastly promoted amateurism—a set of rules that distinguish college athletes as amateur athletes by denying them opportunities for compensation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
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Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
The airport has been in a state of near-constant disruption since late April, when air traffic controllers briefly lost radar access — a terrifying moment that prompted controllers to take emergency leave under federal compensation rules.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 19 May 2025
But the act does not require the state to pay interest or other compensation for the period when the property was abandoned.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
For decades, the NCAA steadfastly promoted amateurism—a set of rules that distinguish college athletes as amateur athletes by denying them opportunities for compensation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
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Things like reparations, gun violence, and fighting against unlawful deportations are topics people tell you to avoid at dinner parties.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
22 May 2025
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Opponents of the governor’s veto believe the expenditure of that energy is necessary and point to efforts in Washington to unravel DEI as a reason Maryland should commit itself to study reparations.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Since taking office, she’s been outspoken about issues surrounding economic mobility, including raising pay for city employees and airport workers.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Channel 4 executive pay increased by nearly a third last year, despite the UK commercial broadcaster slashing content spend and jobs.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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The technology is also reducing cart abandonment by removing common obstacles like account creation and payment re-entry.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Instead of paying for Google Drive forever, switch to a one-time payment for FolderFort.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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While many observers may have focused on the financial aspects of the deal — reports put his new salary as high as $20 million per year — Smith was more interested in new freedoms.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Now, some residents and local leaders are worried about the economic consequences of an exodus of federal workers and their salaries.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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