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as in payment
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
she always mails in her remittance on time so she won't ever be charged a late fee on her electric bill
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as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the remittance of your outstanding balance is required before you can make more purchases
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Recent Examples of remittance
India recorded a surprise current account surplus in the January-March period as strong services receipts and higher remittances offset disruptions caused by the Iran war.
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Anup Roy, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
Across Asia and emerging markets, where the cost savings are more immediate and regulators have often been clearer, Ripple has built a stronger foothold with banks, fintechs and remittance firms.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
That money has been a lifeline for many, in one of the most remittance-dependent countries in the world.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Many households in Africa and Asia depend on remittances from relatives who work in the Gulf and send money home, but the war has caused serious economic disruption across the region, leading to fewer job opportunities.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
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Anup Roy, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
Across Asia and emerging markets, where the cost savings are more immediate and regulators have often been clearer, Ripple has built a stronger foothold with banks, fintechs and remittance firms.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
That money has been a lifeline for many, in one of the most remittance-dependent countries in the world.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Many households in Africa and Asia depend on remittances from relatives who work in the Gulf and send money home, but the war has caused serious economic disruption across the region, leading to fewer job opportunities.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
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The communication reportedly did not seek payment and included language expressing remorse, a detail experts say is unusual in genuine ransom demands.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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For longtime customer Nita Lynch, who has banked with FirstBank since 1975, the merger has meant spending hours updating routing numbers, retirement accounts and automatic payments.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.—
Justin Mayo,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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This initiative aims to empower artists, giving them control and better compensation for their catalogs, especially for legacy tracks where original contracts have expired.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Organizers said the Ghana conference was aimed at moving the reparations debate from recognition to concrete measures, including moves to require compensation under international law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Raymond Meza, who chaired the Charter Reform Commission, acknowledged that pay, staffing and the cost of each council office didn’t come up during his panel’s deliberations.—
Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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However, during season 2 of America's Sweethearts, a group of veteran cheerleaders joined together to advocate for higher pay.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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