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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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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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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
Because of first-round draft commitments due elsewhere from previous trades, failure of the Heat to make the playoffs this season would result in the highest form of draft compensation: unprotected first-round picks — possibly twice.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Nick Pivetta, 32, rejected the Boston Red Sox's qualifying offer and would require draft-pick compensation from his signing team.
—Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Wang received half a million dollars per year and a $1.1 million Manhattan condo in direct compensation, an indictment says.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The hire means a compensation bump for the 41-year-old Cid, a married father of four.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Nick Pivetta, 32, rejected the Boston Red Sox's qualifying offer and would require draft-pick compensation from his signing team.
—Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Wang received half a million dollars per year and a $1.1 million Manhattan condo in direct compensation, an indictment says.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The hire means a compensation bump for the 41-year-old Cid, a married father of four.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
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Kyiv also seeks reparations, accountability for Russian war crimes, and guarantees of its sovereignty before considering peace negotiations.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Originating during one of his high-energy Twitch streams, the catchphrase quickly transcended the internet, becoming a rallying cry for fair pay, reparations, and financial justice, especially within Black communities.Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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California's department of corrections says individuals who are part of this program are there voluntarily and are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, with additional pay provided during emergencies and in other circumstances.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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What does the federal budget pay for? More than two million civilians are working in the federal government today, data from the White House reveals.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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People who receive the refunds should cash their check within 90 days or redeem their PayPal payment within 30 days, according to the agency.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
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The proposal would finish phasing in controversial changes CMS began implementing in 2023 that are aimed at making payments to plans more accurate.Maya Goldman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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After leaving the military, Jabbar obtained a job at Deloitte, earning a salary of roughly $120,000 per year.Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Two-way contracts pay players half of the NBA’s rookie minimum salary, which is about $579k this season.Tony East, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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