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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
Only Hernández and Santander would require their signing team sacrifice draft picks as compensation after each turned down a qualifying offer — a one-year, $21.05 million contract for 2025 — in November.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
No one knows when, or if, the industry will bounce back with sustainable jobs and compensation.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
The compensation for most senators, representatives, delegates, and the resident commissioner from Puerto Rico is $174,000.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Roman alleged that Willis enriched herself by taking fancy vacations with Wade, funded by his compensation for the prosecution.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
No one knows when, or if, the industry will bounce back with sustainable jobs and compensation.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
The compensation for most senators, representatives, delegates, and the resident commissioner from Puerto Rico is $174,000.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Roman alleged that Willis enriched herself by taking fancy vacations with Wade, funded by his compensation for the prosecution.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
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In the world of international human rights law, enabling one community to see justice served sets precedence for others who are also seeking accountability and reparations.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, no additional legal obligations exist that may create a call for reparations or action not directly negotiated.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The minimum wage hikes increase pay for more than 9.2 million workers on Jan. 1 by a total of $5.7 billion, according to a study by the Economic Policy Institute.Rohit Arora, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Employees who are classified as essential for critical operations in defense, energy, agriculture and other sectors would continue to work without pay.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The district’s current $9.9 billion budget was approved without accounting for its cost, nor a contentious pension payment previously funded by the city, by a prior slate of board members in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Last month, Trump’s transition team conducted an internal review of consulting agreements involving allegations that Epshteyn was seeking payment to promote those interested in potential administration jobs.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Freelancing can also be a way to access this kind of talent without paying the high salaries that AI engineers command.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fix the Court, a nonprofit organization registered under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS, reported on tax forms covering fiscal 2023 paying Gabe Roth, its director, a salary of $168,100.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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