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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
The ongoing Middle East conflict poses risks to Sri Lanka’s external sector outlook, particularly through energy, tourism, trade and remittance flows, with the overall magnitude of the impact remaining uncertain.
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Anusha Ondaatjie, Bloomberg, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, with remittances from OFWs making up nearly 10% of the Philippines GDP at $38 billion, there is little incentive for the government to stop its decades-long business of exporting its people to work abroad, Conception said.
—Ashley Westerman, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
About a quarter of Nepal’s GDP comes from personal remittances, according to the World Bank, a number that has steadily risen over the past three decades.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Collateral damage The good news, experts tell me, is that only a prolonged conflict in the Middle East will dent India's remittance flows enough to impact the economy.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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Anusha Ondaatjie, Bloomberg, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, with remittances from OFWs making up nearly 10% of the Philippines GDP at $38 billion, there is little incentive for the government to stop its decades-long business of exporting its people to work abroad, Conception said.
—Ashley Westerman, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
About a quarter of Nepal’s GDP comes from personal remittances, according to the World Bank, a number that has steadily risen over the past three decades.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Collateral damage The good news, experts tell me, is that only a prolonged conflict in the Middle East will dent India's remittance flows enough to impact the economy.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
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In this case, the district will borrow $20 million against future property tax payments to pay bills and reduce the district’s debt.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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By removing the administrative burden of getting paid, Stripe provides tools that allow founders to focus on their product rather than chasing down payments or wrestling with accounting spreadsheets.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Is your job one of the highest paying in Kentucky?—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Even if the war is over, the country's already ailing economy now faces dire trouble — though sanctions relief and compensation are also in Iran's 10-point plan.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jung, a close ally of Lee, said the government is willing to expand legal redress and speed compensation for victims of government abuses whose cases have been verified by the truth commission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The meaning of pay Diner said that while the pay increase signed into law is real money, the monetary increase can’t be taken at face value.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In a previous interview, Nichols said the union’s concerns center on pay, workload and job conditions for school administrators, including long hours and limited autonomy.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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