owed

as in unpaid
not yet paid finally paid the owed amount

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Adjective
  • The scourge of unpaid toll messages plaguing America has its origins in China, with Chinese phishing kits and criminals driving the scam state to state.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Whether infectious diseases or space exploration, these panels of experts are the unpaid brains behind the brawn of the U.S. government.
    Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Her thirty-five-year corporate journey has been marked by outstanding achievement and transformative influence.
    Mamie Jones, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Explore Kylie Minogue See latest videos, charts and news The honor, awarded annually by APRA AMCOS, recognizes outstanding contributions to the Australian music industry.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Owed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owed. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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