owed

adjective

as in unpaid
not yet paid finally paid the owed amount

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  1. unpaid
  2. outstanding
Adjective
  • The project, called Union 93, hit the brakes in 2022 amid disputes over unpaid work, and the property ultimately went into foreclosure in early 2025.
    — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • On Monday, dozens of people working at an Ebola virus treatment center in northeast Congo went on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of unpaid
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  • After dark, the remote far-western location and low levels of artificial light make this region an outstanding destination for viewing the Perseid meteor shower.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • It was also nominated for 12 Emmy Awards, winning one for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Arthur in 1977.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
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“Owed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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