as in paid
to give what is owed for
for once our bills are all paid up
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If the estate has sufficient assets after higher-priority expenses, such as certain taxes, administrative costs and funeral expenses, qualifying debts may be paid before any remaining assets are distributed to heirs.
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Amid news of his death, the official Instagram page for Flackstock, a festival created in honor of Caroline Flack, paid tribute to Paul Flack.
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The hours of sleuthing the world’s largest online retailer for covetable candle holders, throw pillows, and serving bowls have paid off.
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That decision paid off big time.
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Bat met ball and, under his breath, Astros manager Joe Espada muttered an expletive.
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Her post and subsequent comment were met by a flood of support from fans and commenters.
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“Paid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paid%20up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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