as in trusts
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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
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.
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Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installment plans
Noun
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To him, gold is a command center—a tangible, sovereign store of value that can serve as the foundation for trusts, portfolios, tax strategies, philanthropic giving, and geopolitical insulation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mizuho Securities upped its price target on a host of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, including Realty Income.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Interns have more formal roles that may include an exchange of time for class credits.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Blum was on hand for the Toronto screening and was likely among the happiest in the room as the credits rolled and the cheering began.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Installment plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment%20plans. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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