paid up

past tense of pay up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for paid up
Verb
  • Tributes have been paid to Ricky Hatton after one of Britain’s greatest boxers was reported to have died at his home at the age of 46.
    Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk’s supporters paid tribute to the activist at vigils in states including New York, Wisconsin, Virginia, North Dakota and Utah.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Stay consistent with your payments until all debts are paid off.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • This year alone, there have been monster deals that haven't panned out, like Tanner Scott with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and one-year fliers that have paid off beautifully, like Aroldis Chapman with the Boston Red Sox.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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“Paid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paid%20up. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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