OWED Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

owed

adjective

as in unpaid

not yet paid finally paid the owed amount

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Interest accrues at 18% against the building’s property tax account, and a large unpaid lien could put its mortgage at risk, even though co-op boards have none of DOF’s collection or enforcement powers.

— Michael Wolfe, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
Big fish, small payments Several prominent and wealthy customers make up a good share of the unpaid amount, according to the audit.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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Just like a Michelin star for a restaurant, a Michelin key identifies the most outstanding hotels in the country.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Fortunately for those who are tired of the political fireworks and simply want to enjoy outstanding presentations on the Declaration of Independence and the uniqueness of the American experiment, several current exhibitions offer precisely that.

— Michael Auslin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026

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