paid down

past tense of pay down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for paid down
Verb
  • The hours of sleuthing the world’s largest online retailer for covetable candle holders, throw pillows, and serving bowls have paid off.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
  • That decision paid off big time.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Doubts about his age have emerged from time to time and, while official documents have verified his date of birth and satisfied Indian cricket’s governing body, the sceptics will not always be satisfied.
    Mohsin Kamal, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership.
    Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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“Paid down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paid%20down. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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