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
Graham isn't the first Gilmore Girls actor to highlight the cast's lack of compensation for their work on the original series.
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John Russell, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Defendants said the relationship gave Willis a financial interest in prosecuting the case because of the compensation her boyfriend received.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Employment and cost agreements are equally critical, defining compensation, performance metrics, and levels of authority for staff.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
With the Bronx Bombers still in the wake of losing out on Soto, Guerrero would be the ultimate compensation addition.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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John Russell, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Defendants said the relationship gave Willis a financial interest in prosecuting the case because of the compensation her boyfriend received.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Employment and cost agreements are equally critical, defining compensation, performance metrics, and levels of authority for staff.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
With the Bronx Bombers still in the wake of losing out on Soto, Guerrero would be the ultimate compensation addition.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compensation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
Noun
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These settlements were comprehensive, invoking bold visions of world peace and involving territorial settlements, population movements, security clauses, and financial reparations.—
G. John Ikenberry,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Mar. 2025
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Advocates in Oklahoma have announced a new plan seeking reparations, preservation and economic development for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their descendants.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Sanchez said he was initially notified in February 2024 he was being suspended without pay for alleged misconduct, then later fired.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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One online resource advises companies to offer free snacks, beverages and even lunchtime yoga when pay raises aren’t possible.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Per Report Social Security Changes Position On Controversial Phone Service Cuts Interesting factoid #2: The first monthly Social Security payment was issued on January 31, 1940 to Ida May Fuller of Vermont, who had paid $24.75 into the system in 1937, 1938, and 1939.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The proposal includes the potential for another $1 million to be paid out if the Jaguars play in Orlando and make the playoffs – each home playoff game boosting the payment by $500,000.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees featured two iconic franchises whose financial privilege is challenging Major League Baseball to answer competitive balance questions and outcries for a salary cap.—
Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr.,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the Astros dumped his salary during their transformative winter.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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