debits

plural of debit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of debits In 1997, the annual event made its debits as the Florida Extravaganza on the north campus of Florida International University in North Miami. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026 During this window, originators or receiving banks can initiate reversals for reasons such as insufficient funds, account errors or unauthorized debits, leaving property owners uncertain about fund availability. Karthik Sankara Narayanan, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026 This double-entry bookkeeping revolved around having a set of accounts, drawn up by merchant bankers and their clerks, for households, companies and wealthy individuals, set out in debits and credits. Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025 The debits and credits still aren’t adding up. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025 Something, perhaps, based upon a sliding 63-point scale of credits and debits. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025 The agreement defined credits and debits and set parameters for when water could be stored upstream. Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debits
Noun
  • Democrats face fundraising disadvantages compared with Republicans, along with financial debt, and Martin has confronted criticism over his stewardship of the party.
    Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Though the picture has differed from race to race, the candidates have generally espoused a populist, anti-establishment message focused on economic issues, mobilizing their base and overcoming serious funding disadvantages.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Likewise, when crime bosses become international liabilities that could hamper Beijing’s relations with other countries, or when their political patrons fall and there are fewer political costs to targeting them, Beijing will act.
    Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Leaving the United States fiscal liabilities at an all-time, historically high level.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
  • Despite its handicaps, Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Debits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debits. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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