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Recent Examples of overpayment
Civil suit In late 2024, the Florida Division of Emergency Management sued Trinity in civil court over the same overpayment, and her family’s healthcare company agreed to pay back the full $5 million in installments over the next few years, according to the settlement.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
But the overpayment was not returned, the government alleges.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
This applies even if the overpayment wasn’t your fault.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
The issue can impact someone’s tax filings if, say, the overpayment occurred in October, but isn’t discovered and corrected until January, Anya-Gafu said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
But the overpayment was not returned, the government alleges.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
This applies even if the overpayment wasn’t your fault.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
The issue can impact someone’s tax filings if, say, the overpayment occurred in October, but isn’t discovered and corrected until January, Anya-Gafu said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpayment
Noun
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit seeks the repayment of those damages.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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At the end of the repayment period, the remaining eligible unsecured debts are discharged.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bill would prevent companies with more than 50 single-family homes for rent from taking deductions for housing value depreciation and mortgage interest payments.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Okoronkwo received the payment in a certain trust account to try to create the false impression that the bribe payment was made up of client funds.—
Ryanne Mena,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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At issue in the contract negotiations are the reimbursement rates for services that Aetna pays to UConn Health — the parent of John Dempsey Hospital, a network of clinics and more than 700 providers.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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App available No Policy highlights Mile Auto offers liability, collision and comprehensive insurance, as well as optional personal injury protection, MedPay, rental vehicle reimbursement and roadside assistance.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Handling Exchange Rate Changes and Planning Ahead Fluctuating exchange rates can impact the value of remittances that families receive from overseas.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The pandemic also disrupted the flow of remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The likes of Roberto De Zerbi and Xavi are out of work, and the USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino will be out of contract by the summer, so compensation to clubs or countries would also not be due.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Cities in decent financial health customarily don’t float bonds to cover operational expenses such as legal settlements and compensation for workers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Local departments of social services were also cited for weaknesses in managing bank accounts, following procurement rules, monitoring contracts and ensuring lawful disbursements.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Repayment terms begin immediately upon disbursement of funds.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Our reward should be in the giving and nothing else.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Research on informal giving suggests that when reporting rules are unclear, individual donors may become more hesitant to send money directly to someone who needs it.—
Pamala Wiepking,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Overpayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpayment. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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