OVERPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

overpayment

noun

Definition of overpayment

as in paying

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Recent Examples of overpayment One counterintuitive way of using that space would be to spend it inefficiently, attempting to win a free agent’s services via a short-term overpayment. — Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 May 2026 People are getting more money back from the government because of their overpayments. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026 This bill would allow them to, in effect, count that overpayment against future refunds due under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026 The claims center on Cherfilus-McCormick's receipt of millions of dollars from her family's health care business following Florida's overpayment of roughly $5 million in disaster relief funds. — Stephen Groves, Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overpayment

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Noun

In April, the SPLC was charged as an organization with bank fraud and money laundering offenses related to its paying of informants to infiltrate hate groups.

— Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The affordability crisis extends to healthcare, housing, and access to good paying jobs.

— Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of paying

Noun

Banks will look at factors such as revenue, cash flow, creditworthiness, collateral and business history when determining loan amounts, repayment terms and interest rates.

— Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Having a cosigner can help students access lower interest rates and better repayment options.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of repayment

Noun

However, Jaworski, who has donated plasma four times, says payment helps to ensure a sustainable supply of the raw material for lifesaving medicines.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Epic sued Apple after the iPhone maker removed Fortnite from the App Store, accusing the company of illegally controlling the way apps were distributed and payments were processed on iPhones.

— Jeffrey Kopp, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of payment

Noun

Your best option for tax-free relief is to ask whether your employer offers a direct reimbursement.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
State law bars using the fund for anything other than workers’ comp claims and costs, and while DIR calls the practice standard and says reimbursement occurs, the department has declined to demonstrate it.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reimbursement

Noun

Accept a meal voucher or a goodwill gift card, and the fine print can waive your right to cash compensation worth many times more.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Players who appear in preseason games should receive additional game compensation beyond their training-camp weekly stipend.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of compensation

Noun

Interest does not accrue and payments are not due until 12 months after the first loan disbursement.

— City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Log in to your Federal Student Aid account and check your loan types, balances, disbursement dates and current repayment plan.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of disbursement

Noun

And as Gurman notes, the service also has frequently served up stunts like Hanks-giving, a bounty of Tom Hanks movies that stream around Thanksgiving.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Why Giving Comes Before Investing Many people see charitable giving as something that happens after success.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of giving

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