1
as in compensated
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received
we need to pay the cashier and then we can leave
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2
as in met
to give what is owed for
you ought to pay that bill before it's overdue
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3
as in spent
to hand over or use up in payment
rock fans were willing to pay enormous sums to get into the concert
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5
as in hired
to provide with a paying job
pay someone to mow the lawn for the summer
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Recent Examples of paid
Tokumasa Yamashita, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Under the new law, most able-bodied recipients between the ages of 18 and 64 will be required to work at least 20 hours a week in a paid or volunteer position, or participate in a job training program for at least 20 hours a week.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Landon Mion , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
She would not be paid for this work.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Regardless of whether the person was a friend, a freelancer or a paid surrogate, this kind of falsity completely undermines the recruiting process.
—Tokumasa Yamashita, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Under the new law, most able-bodied recipients between the ages of 18 and 64 will be required to work at least 20 hours a week in a paid or volunteer position, or participate in a job training program for at least 20 hours a week.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The Chicago Cubs also paid tribute to Kirk before the team’s game on Friday.
—Landon Mion , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
She would not be paid for this work.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paid
Verb
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Most available positions are informal, poorly compensated and offer little stability or room for career growth.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s the extent to which Netzer was considered the key man beforehand, but his poor form eventually cost him a place in the West German starting XI, and the side compensated for his absence through discipline and energy rather than flair.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite her controversial inclusion at the event, Melnikova’s performances were met with robust cheers from the Parisian crowd.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are people in this world who exchange birthday gifts with their manicurist, and then there are those who have spent many solitary hours mastering the art of the at-home manicure.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liberatore previously spent almost nine years at Airbnb, and before that worked in senior finance roles at SquareTrade, eBay and PayPal.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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But perhaps the most frustrating aspect of a return to the Championship that has yielded just four points from five games is that Wrexham are carrying a threat in attack.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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This campaign against the legislation has not yielded any immediate results.—
Owen Tedford,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Titan Protection Security was hired, but that didn’t bring the company much comfort since employees work in the building all hours of the day.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Masino was hired at Cracker Barrel in 2023 after holding top positions at Taco Bell and Starbucks’ smaller international divisions and as CEO of Sprinkles Cupcakes.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s e-mail newsletter turned e-commerce platform, monetized an all-natural life style, promoting raw-goat-milk cleanses and expensive organic cosmetics.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Drone dilemma The US excels at building large, expensive weaponry, but most American soldiers lack the know-how for fighting with unmanned systems.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This perk allows you to be reimbursed for expenses relating to the delay, like meals, clothing, toiletries and even lodging.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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States’ restitution penalties are established to deter poaching, but also to ensure the wildlife agency is reimbursed for the loss of a poached trophy animal.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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The city has relied on its reserves to keep the budget balanced in recent years, but that fund is now depleted as well.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Compassion must be balanced with structure.—
Roxana Diaconu,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Paid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paid. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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