Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay (for)
Verb
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Those who pony up become members of the Ocean Reef Club gain lots of additional perks.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2025 -
But in recent years, Michelin has only visited parts of America willing to pony up cash, the New York Times reported in 2023.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Last month, the National Science Foundation, a government agency that finances much of the scientific research in the United States, began canceling hundreds of grants.—
Steven Lee Myers,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Titled Filmmaking & Distribution – in partnership with Cannes Next, the award will recognize companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers whose technologies are reshaping how films are produced, financed, and distributed.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
Verb
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One of those blew up on its landing attempt while another was purposefully expended to get its payload to a higher orbital insertion.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The United States has expended millions of dollars’ worth of defensive and offensive ordnance.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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“Pay (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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