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 Charne Tracey, from Lawyers for Human Rights, said the plaintiffs hoped the case would push the government into talks with survivors and families over reparations. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Germany in particular borrowed extensively to finance both domestic growth and its reparations payments. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026 In fact, the whole thing could be viewed as colonial reparations. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 Ms Rachel pushes reparations quote in latest progressive political move. — FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reparation
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  1. damages
  2. compensation
  3. restitution
Noun
  • Having presented what seemed to be a solid alibi, Archer won and was awarded £500,000 in damages.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Qualifying risks must involve more than $1 billion in damages or the deaths or serious injuries of over 50 people.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of damages
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  • Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Poolson said the immediate goal was to secure compensation for workers and their families.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of compensation
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  • Navarro was also ordered to pay nearly $70,000 in restitution.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Bolden ordered Denning to pay restitution of $549,999 to the IRS and $150,000 to the SBA.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of restitution

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“Reparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparation. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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