OVERPAYMENTS Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

overpayments

noun

plural of overpayment

as in payments

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Noun

Wang, who is pursuing reelection in November, also wants the measure to incentivize larger banks and Wall Street speculators who buy up distressed debts to not seek foreclosure as the first option when borrowers default on payments.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
The third round of July Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in three days.

— Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

Definition of payments

Noun

Humboldt Park Health was in compliance with the terms of its hospital assessment repayments as of late April, but not in compliance with the terms of its repayment agreement for advances as of February.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
What to know about Social Security repayments Those who have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration and haven't begun the repayment process may have noticed their monthly benefits shrinking.

— Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of repayments

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And disbursements from the accounts will be subject to taxes.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
While class members could, in theory, continue selling their claims after that point, industry participants generally expect the market to dry up once buyers can no longer receive direct disbursements from the QSF.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026

Definition of disbursements

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Thousands of migrant workers from South Asia returned home following the outbreak of war, affecting the role of remittances in their local economies.

— Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026
The situation has widened the gap between those living on limited incomes—such as retirees and vulnerable families—and those who receive remittances from abroad.

— Sarah Moreno July 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of remittances

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