as in deposit
a first payment that you make when you buy something with an agreement to pay the rest later
She made a 10 percent down payment on the car. We put a down payment on the house.
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Recent Examples of down payment
But Costanzo used the money toward a down payment on a condominium purchase, the indictment says.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
My parents gifted us part of the down payment for our home.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 27 Aug. 2025
Help with a first home down payment, offer to match their retirement contributions or cover graduate school costs.
—Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Shoppers should consider all financing options—including choosing a less expensive car or saving for a larger down payment.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
My parents gifted us part of the down payment for our home.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 27 Aug. 2025
Help with a first home down payment, offer to match their retirement contributions or cover graduate school costs.
—Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Shoppers should consider all financing options—including choosing a less expensive car or saving for a larger down payment.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down payment
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Neville said he's noticed many boutique and family-run hotels, especially in high-demand spots like Dubrovnik, Prague, and Santorini, booking out earlier than ever, requiring full deposits up front, and enforcing strict cancellation policies.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The nature of this deposit is distinctive enough that scientists believe its origin is a great flood.—
Elizabeth Fernandez,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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But there’s no guarantee, so state restrictions might remain in place.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Western officials say the key element of the guarantees will be continuing strong support for Ukraine's armed forces.—
John Irish,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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