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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
his generous compensation was greatly appreciated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of compensation
In addition to their own jobs, some victims were required to perform housework and yardwork, without compensation and without having their debt reduced.
—
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Optional Dynamic Suspension Adjustment can tweak the damping, spring rate, and load compensation on the fly.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Canadians also can receive unemployment relief and workers’ compensation.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Start preparing your taxes with these options Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compensation
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Optional Dynamic Suspension Adjustment can tweak the damping, spring rate, and load compensation on the fly.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Canadians also can receive unemployment relief and workers’ compensation.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Start preparing your taxes with these options Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compensation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
Noun
-
California’s reparations proposal remains the most ambitious, having recommended that eligible recipients receive up to $1.2 million each.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
-
In California, costly proposals from their reparations panel failed to be signed into law during the 2024 session, four years after the commission was created with significant fanfare.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Tucker was the wife of a Pullman porter and became an early advocate for the union that pushed for better pay, better working conditions and a grievance process.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
-
That entity would evaluate whether the payments align with a fair market value and ensure the money is not a pay-to-play deal.—
Stacy St. Clair,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Late or returned payments can have fees of up to $41 and a balance transfer fee of 3% of the amount of each transfer or a $5 minimum, whichever is greater.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
-
Staffers also got access to the Treasury Department's payment system, but this was later restricted by a judge.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
Not to mention the fact that the average salary in the U.S. sits below that figure, at around $66,622, according to the latest data from the Social Security Administration.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share