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 reparation
Ramaphosa said most European countries must do more to acknowledge the indignity suffered by Africans through colonialism and consider paying reparations to their former colonies.
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Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
That mirrors the world, where reparations for indigenous and enslaved people remain more of an intellectual argument far from an actual reality.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Questions of reparations are a fairly academic subject.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Presidential candidates fielded questions about reparations, or cash payments to make amends.
—Ara Rosenthal, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
That mirrors the world, where reparations for indigenous and enslaved people remain more of an intellectual argument far from an actual reality.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Questions of reparations are a fairly academic subject.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Presidential candidates fielded questions about reparations, or cash payments to make amends.
—Ara Rosenthal, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reparation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparation
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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Opinions are their own, but compensation and in-depth research determine where and how companies may appear.—
Kat Tretina,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Troopers get a 3% raise, also known as a change in employee compensation.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a prosecution that nearly didn’t occur, the owner of a California pipe company was found criminally liable for causing the death of a worker who was crushed to death in a cement mixer and ordered to pay his family $150,000 in restitution.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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He also was ordered to pay his costs of incarceration, including any medical expenses, and restitution to the victim.—
SEAN MURPHY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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