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a way of paying for something by making a series of small payments over a long time
We used an installment plan to buy the furniture.
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Recent Examples of installment plans
Thirty-seven percent of lower-income Americans report using installment plans either frequently or occasionally, according to new Gallup polling.
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Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The company introduced installment plans, letting customers pay for sewing machines over time.
—Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The problem is that those installment plans don't exist in isolation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Season 1 of The Pitt wasn't afraid to show the harsh realities of what goes down in the chaotic world of ER medical professionals and its upcoming installment plans to do the same.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The company introduced installment plans, letting customers pay for sewing machines over time.
—Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The problem is that those installment plans don't exist in isolation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Season 1 of The Pitt wasn't afraid to show the harsh realities of what goes down in the chaotic world of ER medical professionals and its upcoming installment plans to do the same.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installment plans
Noun
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Namely, the fact that Burden is the beneficiary of five family trusts that leave her with millions of dollars on paper.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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As an alum of both Sotheby’s Fiduciary Client Group and the advisory firm Art Intelligence Global, Anderson will bring a trusts-and-estates perspective to these growing markets, recognizing that today’s collectors acquire objects across categories, from fine art to luxury to collectibles.—
Julie Brener Davich,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The opening credits have also led to some viral social media recreations.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Nick’s young girlfriend, who admits to being pregnant with her dead lover’s baby right before the credits roll.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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“Installment plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment%20plans. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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