arrearages

plural of arrearage
as in debts
something (as money) which is owed the new buyer must pay the arrearage on the home before moving in

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debts
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  • Raised in a traditional Catholic home, Doty, out of economic necessity, had decided to pay off her debts by working in the adult entertainment industry, hoping the job would just be a temporary solution.
    Will Tizard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Her father died three years later from a sudden stroke, leaving a pile of unpaid debts.
    Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Arrearages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrearages. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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