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 reparations
Instead, reparations for the more than 65,000 victims will be paid by the Trust Fund for Victims, set up by the court’s member states to distribute the funds.
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Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
While there is a respectable moral case to be made for some form of reparations, Tubbs appears to be excessively fixated on policy ideas that would bankrupt our state if actually implemented.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Ukraine will only need to repay the loan if a future peace deal includes Russia paying reparations.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Mayor Johnson launched a Chicago reparations task force in 2024.
—Aida Mogos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tehran’s demands included the release of frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program, the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, an end to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah and war reparations.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Iran cites 'excessive demands' Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said in a post on X and in a statement to Iranian state media that the main subjects of talks were the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear issues, sanctions, reparations, and an end to the war against Iran and the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
The Iranians want to end the strikes, to affirm their right to nuclear enrichment, to continue asserting control over the all-important Strait of Hormuz, and to collect reparations for war damages, among other concessions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran has presented an initial proposal that includes the withdrawal of American military forces from the region, lifting of economic sanctions on Iran, war reparations, and Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Nik Popli, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
While there is a respectable moral case to be made for some form of reparations, Tubbs appears to be excessively fixated on policy ideas that would bankrupt our state if actually implemented.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Ukraine will only need to repay the loan if a future peace deal includes Russia paying reparations.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
Mayor Johnson launched a Chicago reparations task force in 2024.
—Aida Mogos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tehran’s demands included the release of frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program, the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, an end to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah and war reparations.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Iran cites 'excessive demands' Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said in a post on X and in a statement to Iranian state media that the main subjects of talks were the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear issues, sanctions, reparations, and an end to the war against Iran and the region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
The Iranians want to end the strikes, to affirm their right to nuclear enrichment, to continue asserting control over the all-important Strait of Hormuz, and to collect reparations for war damages, among other concessions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran has presented an initial proposal that includes the withdrawal of American military forces from the region, lifting of economic sanctions on Iran, war reparations, and Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Nik Popli, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparations
Noun
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During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tom Steyer The Democratic billionaire hedge fund founder who is positioning himself as the climate candidate in the race touted his drive to make oil companies pay for damages from climate change, including rising insurance rates and homes lost to wildfires.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mobility work can help lengthen tight muscles and reduce the chances of these compensations happening in the first place.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reparations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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