as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
sought restitution from the other driver's insurance company for lost wages
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Recent Examples of restitution
If convicted upon retrial, the five defendants could face up to three years in prison and possible restitution.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Both face a maximum of 20 years in prison and potentially will be ordered to pay hefty fines and restitution orders.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Barnes was also ordered to pay over $9,000 in restitution.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Arizonans who purchased a home warranty from Choice Home Warranty can now apply for a slice of restitution secured in a recent court settlement.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Both face a maximum of 20 years in prison and potentially will be ordered to pay hefty fines and restitution orders.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Barnes was also ordered to pay over $9,000 in restitution.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Arizonans who purchased a home warranty from Choice Home Warranty can now apply for a slice of restitution secured in a recent court settlement.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restitution
Noun
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Iran countered with its own five conditions in return, including war reparations and rights over the Strait of Hormuz for Iran.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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The payment of war damages and reparations.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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
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“Restitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restitution. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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