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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 pandemic also disrupted the flow of remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad.
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ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Other research has found that remittances can undermine dictatorships by helping fund opposition activities.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
These companies typically use Levl as the infrastructure platform for their remittances or business to business payments.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Protections for workers are eroding Nepal and Bangladesh are among several countries in Asia that rely heavily on remittances from migrant workers who are vulnerable to abuses despite decades of work aimed at protecting them.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Other research has found that remittances can undermine dictatorships by helping fund opposition activities.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
These companies typically use Levl as the infrastructure platform for their remittances or business to business payments.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Protections for workers are eroding Nepal and Bangladesh are among several countries in Asia that rely heavily on remittances from migrant workers who are vulnerable to abuses despite decades of work aimed at protecting them.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for remittance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
Noun
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The annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, according to the Mega Millions website.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
4 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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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While discussing the current compensation system in college sports, the president went on a tirade against the Supreme Court for unanimously ruling against the NCAA’s restrictions on noncash compensation for college athletes in 2021.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the actual value of the Prize is less than the ARV stated above, the winner shall not be entitled to any compensation or reimbursement for the difference.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Clark could be an extension or pay-cut candidate.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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There’d been a sense of foreboding since the French media giant completed its $2 billion takeover of South African pay-TV company MultiChoice last year, with the company mum on its post-merger plans and suspicion rampant that cost-cutting measures were in the cards.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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