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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
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.
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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
That could raise new credit risks for emerging markets, warned Fitch Ratings, as higher oil prices bloat subsidy and import bills and disrupt remittances, tourism and investment flows.
—Claire Jiao, Bloomberg, 9 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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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
That could raise new credit risks for emerging markets, warned Fitch Ratings, as higher oil prices bloat subsidy and import bills and disrupt remittances, tourism and investment flows.
—Claire Jiao, Bloomberg, 9 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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The New York Fed used an analysis of consumer credit data and defined delinquency rates as being 90 days past due on any credit purchase, such as auto loans or mortgage payments.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 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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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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For many, however, the compensation being offered is not enough.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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This time, however, travelers are already facing long lines and delays due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, which has left thousands of TSA workers without pay.—
De'Anthony Taylor,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2026
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The donation comes as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues with no end in sight, leaving more than 64,000 airport security workers working without pay.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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