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adjective

Definition of paidnext
as in expensive

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verb

past tense of pay
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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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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as in yielded
to produce as revenue an investment paying six percent

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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
Adjective
The Ambassador Premier program is a pre-paid, automatic replenishing program. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
No easy fixes Some US manufacturers have raised the prices paid by customers to partially offset their own rising electricity bills, or are even considering relocation of their businesses, Reuters reported. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 But there would be minimal financial benefit to releasing Dodson, who is being paid like a special teams standout. — Omar Kelly july 7, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paid
  1. expensive
  2. compensated
  3. met
  4. spent
  5. yielded
  6. hired
  7. high
  8. reimbursed
Adjective
  • Since World Cup tickets began selling on FIFA Marketplace last September, fans have expressed disappointment in the expensive price tag.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Traditional industrial robotics require precise, expensive programming for highly specific environments.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of expensive
Verb
  • Ensuring that authors were compensated for their intellectual and creative efforts was intended to incentivize production of further works, which in turn would benefit wider society.
    — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026
  • These essential workers will be compensated for their time on the clock while other government employees enjoy the extra long holiday.
    — Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Definition of compensated
Verb
  • The grand jury met in Oakland on July 2, according to the documents, which were signed by a federal prosecutor.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Crutsinger was released from the hospital Thursday and was met by friends, family and members of the Ponder ISD community.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
Definition of met
Verb
  • Organizing inspection information in one platform could also simplify record-keeping and reduce the time spent comparing data from multiple sources.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Leonard spent the last seven seasons with the Clippers after leading the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of spent
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  • Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory on Friday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of yielded
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  • Matt Gutman, hired from ABC News last year as national correspondent, is under strong consideration.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Many crew members are hired through third-party agencies with varying practices, and actual earnings can vary depending on the cruise line, the individual employee's experience level and other factors.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of hired
Adjective
  • Millions of Americans paying higher Affordable Care Act insurance bills in 2026 will once again face double-digit rate hikes next year, marking another cost increase for health insurance that has become prohibitively expensive for some.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The effective closure of the waterway after the outbreak of the war saw oil prices surge, fueling concerns about an energy shock that could feed into higher inflation across the globe.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of high
Verb
  • France did not give up entirely on water cures; people with a wide variety of disorders can go to thermal spas for treatments even today and be reimbursed within the French medical system.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
  • The town will also need to track all cleanup efforts to get reimbursed.
    — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
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