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Recent Examples of overpayment
The indictment alleges Cherfilus-McCormick, 46, and her brother Edwin Cherfilus, 51, received a $5 million overpayment in FEMA funds directed to their family health care company in connection with a contract for COVID-19 vaccination staffing in 2021.
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
What the federal indictment says The federal charges against Cherfilus-McCormick are related to a massive overpayment to a company, Trinity Healthcare Services, owned by the congresswoman's family.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The day care ran out of Saylor's home reduced its overpayment by over $2,500 after challenging it.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
The extent of Paramount’s overpayment can also be measured relative to Warner Bros Discovery.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
What the federal indictment says The federal charges against Cherfilus-McCormick are related to a massive overpayment to a company, Trinity Healthcare Services, owned by the congresswoman's family.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The day care ran out of Saylor's home reduced its overpayment by over $2,500 after challenging it.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
The extent of Paramount’s overpayment can also be measured relative to Warner Bros Discovery.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpayment
Noun
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Is your job one of the highest paying in Kentucky?—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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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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Debt relief programs, including debt settlement, can sometimes halt garnishment activity by negotiating a lump-sum resolution or structured repayment plan directly with the creditor.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Caminar is seeking repayment from Williams.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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In this case, the district will borrow $20 million against future property tax payments to pay bills and reduce the district’s debt.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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By removing the administrative burden of getting paid, Stripe provides tools that allow founders to focus on their product rather than chasing down payments or wrestling with accounting spreadsheets.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Providers frequently cite low reimbursement rates from the state as a reason for not accepting Medi-Cal patients.—
Kristen Hwang,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Criminals are exploiting Medicare and Medicaid by submitting false and fraudulent claims for reimbursement, according to the Treasury, potentially involving nonexistent or unnecessary medical services.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Other broad objectives include modernizing and strengthening state enterprises and increasing foreign-currency revenue, including through remittances from Cubans in Miami and elsewhere.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the country’s highest foreign revenue came from remittances originating in the Middle East, placing it at direct risk from instability in that region.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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For many, however, the compensation being offered is not enough.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each farm received a disbursement from Magpie.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Thai service provider handles all government filing and audit processes locally, with the rebate issued as a single cash disbursement once the project is completed and paid in full.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Financially, the church has seen its parish giving increase 21% over the past decade, but the trends of shrinking religious participation have been building across the country for decades.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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If Connecticut chooses not to opt in, the giving will not stop, but the benefits to our families will.—
Christopher P. DeSanctis,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Overpayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpayment. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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