1
as in repayments
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
they are very prompt in the payment of their credit card bills
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2
as in wages
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
our payment for all the work we did barely covered our expenses we finally mailed our last car payment last week
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as in salaries
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
your payment will be issued as a weekly check
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Recent Examples of payments
Miami-Dade’s then-program administrator, Cristina Reboredo Leon, streamlined the process by having the Alliance for Aging — a county program that oversees such payments — expedite the monthly subsidies.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The recommendations represent adjustments to the second year of the two-year budget for a wide variety of state expenses that range from the salaries of Superior Court judges to Medicaid payments for elderly nursing home patients.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
That has also led to high-profiles tussles with the likes of Epic Games, which has tried to challenge its control over in-app payments.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Federal Reserve data cited by Axios show physical currency accounts for a small share of consumer payments, meaning many Americans may rarely encounter the change in daily life.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
To help alleviate the stress of home purchases and mortgage payments, the city of Boise offers a homeownership assistance program.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
That will likely cost future generations trillions in interest payments.
—Stu Strumwasser, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The city is also dropping its claim to up to $305,000 in maintenance and revenue sharing payments Craft set aside in a separate fund, according to the report.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
For months when the first day of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, these payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month, like March’s payment.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The recommendations represent adjustments to the second year of the two-year budget for a wide variety of state expenses that range from the salaries of Superior Court judges to Medicaid payments for elderly nursing home patients.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
That has also led to high-profiles tussles with the likes of Epic Games, which has tried to challenge its control over in-app payments.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Federal Reserve data cited by Axios show physical currency accounts for a small share of consumer payments, meaning many Americans may rarely encounter the change in daily life.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
To help alleviate the stress of home purchases and mortgage payments, the city of Boise offers a homeownership assistance program.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
That will likely cost future generations trillions in interest payments.
—Stu Strumwasser, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The city is also dropping its claim to up to $305,000 in maintenance and revenue sharing payments Craft set aside in a separate fund, according to the report.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
For months when the first day of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, these payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month, like March’s payment.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for payments
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What to know about Social Security repayments Those who have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration and haven't begun the repayment process may have noticed their monthly benefits shrinking.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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While bonds are used to pay for projects, governments typically use tax levies to pay for operating expenses like wages, health care or utilities.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The unions have been negotiating with the district for more than a year over wages, staffing levels and working conditions.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Santa Clara’s salaries for sheriff, medical examiner, county assessor, budget director and head of IT were also all higher than Mecklenburg’s as of 2024.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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If salaries alone are any indication, demand for the best of the best talent has never been higher.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, 80% said all health care costs -- including premiums, deductibles, co-pays or coinsurance -- are higher.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Lower doses also mean lower spending — both for the patient (who is responsible for co-pays) and CMS.—
Mark J. Ratain,
STAT,
3 Mar. 2026
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The plea agreement further states that from March 2020 to March 2022, Hallford and her husband conspired to defraud the SBA by submitting loan applications containing false information to obtain COVID-19 relief funds and received three separate disbursements from the SBA, totaling $882,300.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Local departments of social services were also cited for weaknesses in managing bank accounts, following procurement rules, monitoring contracts and ensuring lawful disbursements.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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The city currently collects a 3% Cannabis Retailers Occupation Tax on recreational cannabis sales to use as revenue for reparations, in addition to funding from Evanston’s real estate transfer tax.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The full scope of these reparations remains unclear, and a specific dollar amount wasn’t noted.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Payments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payments. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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