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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
Solomon's compensation rose from $31 million in 2023.
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Saeed Azhar, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
That puts Solomon’s pay up there with leaders at other top banks, including JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon, who received a $36 million compensation package in 2023, and former Morgan Stanley (MS) CEO James Gorman, who made $37 million in his last year with the firm.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 17 Jan. 2025
In an employment dispute, an employee who loses her job may be entitled to compensation for unused vacation time or for unpaid commissions.
—Mark Hillman, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
The class action settlement final approval hearing is set for early April, after which class members will be able to access compensation.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Saeed Azhar, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
That puts Solomon’s pay up there with leaders at other top banks, including JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon, who received a $36 million compensation package in 2023, and former Morgan Stanley (MS) CEO James Gorman, who made $37 million in his last year with the firm.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 17 Jan. 2025
In an employment dispute, an employee who loses her job may be entitled to compensation for unused vacation time or for unpaid commissions.
—Mark Hillman, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
The class action settlement final approval hearing is set for early April, after which class members will be able to access compensation.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensation
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Textbook Says Moscow 'Forced' Into War in Ukraine Top Ally Advised Putin To Replace Lenin's Corpse With His Own: Report Putin's Ally in NATO Backs Down in Russia Sanctions Standoff The discussion of reparations comes as Russia looks to retain its two military bases in the country.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Offer reparations In her research, Shapiro learned from Molly Howes, PhD, author of A Good Apology: Four Steps to Make Things Right that asking calm, neutral questions can provide valuable insight.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the University of Utah’s Han said data shows that there’s a strong correlation between teachers’ pay, teachers’ morale, and student performance.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is an in-office position that receives night shift differential pay.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Jan. 2025
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But that’s not what’s happening here; Trump is seeking a full withdrawal and a halt to all payments, which will put an appreciable dent in the agency’s budget.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Indiana House Bill 1448, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, addresses issues with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the 2019 session.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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International competition must force the league to be better, teams to invest more and salary caps and transfer fee limits to be raised.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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The amenities, in addition to Unrivaled’s competitive salary and players’ ownership stake, is likely why the league already signed the likes of college superstars Flau’jae Johnson and Paige Bueckers as well as have plans to travel in subsequent seasons.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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