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
The company introduced installment plans, letting customers pay for sewing machines over time.
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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
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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Many high-value properties are held through LLCs or trusts, but ownership structure does not determine whether a unit is a primary residence.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Assets placed in trusts generally pass to beneficiaries without going through probate court, potentially saving months of hassle.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her feature credits include The Greatest Showman and Rio 2.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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With more than 60 song credits, Armenta’s songwriting prowess can be heard across some of the most popular música mexicana albums to date, whether by Fuerza Regida, Tito Double P, Peso Pluma or Dareyes de la Sierra.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Installment plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment%20plans. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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