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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 letters — sent in October and November and obtained through a public records request — show that various travel, shipping and remittance companies have been shut down.
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Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
MoneyGram, which is more than 80 years old, has developed a business model over several decades based on remittances that allow customers to deposit money and receive cash.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The stream of remittances from relatives abroad, a consequence of more than 7 million Venezuelans fleeing the country under Maduro to look for better opportunities elsewhere, is also falling short.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
And that crackdown is disrupting the global remittance market.
—NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for remittance
Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
MoneyGram, which is more than 80 years old, has developed a business model over several decades based on remittances that allow customers to deposit money and receive cash.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The stream of remittances from relatives abroad, a consequence of more than 7 million Venezuelans fleeing the country under Maduro to look for better opportunities elsewhere, is also falling short.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
And that crackdown is disrupting the global remittance market.
—NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
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According to the filing, Pepsi allegedly reinforced that gap by offering Walmart promotional payments, allowances and data-sharing services that were not extended to other retailers.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The reduced monthly payments can improve affordability for a period until home prices adjust in response to changes in the rates.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 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
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Notably, Ditto is the best paying of the three, but doesn’t accept freelancers from California, Massachusetts and New Jersey.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Court rulings have favored athletes of late, winning them not just millions in compensation but the ability to play immediately after transferring rather than have to sit out a year as once was the case.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Reyes defended the compensation, saying it was negotiated in good faith.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Aside from competitive pay, the job’s perks include fully remote work.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The pension pay has now been added to that legal demand.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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