reparation

noun

ˌre-pə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce reparation (audio)
Definition of reparationnext
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 reparation Understanding Caribbean history For Bousquet, the debate over reparations remains tied to how the Caribbean understands its own history, including slavery’s abolition and emancipation. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026 The growing reparations movement is one expression of that connection. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Still, gratitude, in Knight’s case, or reparations, in Scott’s, do help. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026 Gray has aligned with the left wing of the Democratic Party, and supports Medicare for All, raising the minimum wage to $25, reparations and scaling back America’s military footprint. — Jack Harvel july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reparation
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  1. damages
  2. compensation
  3. restitution
Noun
  • The Family Dollar employee suffered damages, including losses in compensation and benefits, medical expenses, and anxiety and emotional distress, according to the EEOC.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The suit seeks unspecified damages for claims including legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and racketeering.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of damages
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  • But Jackson argues the compensation itself is not a new development.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Overton window for acceptable AI use in Hollywood continues to widen as Hollywood actors, television hosts, and influencers embrace cloning with protections and compensation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of compensation
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  • On that same front, Hoffman’s order restrains the NCAA from enforcing the rule of restitution.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Ochoa was also ordered to pay restitution and is scheduled to receive a 20-year prison sentence in October, according to prosecutors.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of restitution

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“Reparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparation. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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