as in to pay off
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Recent Examples of pay down
Chief Executive David Zaslav and his team have worked feverishly to pay down the colossal debt that came from Discovery’s 2022 takeover of the larger WarnerMedia.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Selling gold at current levels can help cover expenses, pay down debt, or create financial breathing room without taking on new obligations.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Selling gold at current levels can help cover expenses, pay down debt, or create financial breathing room without taking on new obligations.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay down
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That approach paid off with Sturgis’ goal in the third period, and again on the game-winner by Hardie in overtime.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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All those hours led to games like Friday night when Kimme’s hard work paid off.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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For Kelce, the most poetic ending, and likely the only truly satisfying one, would be to become part of Reid’s fourth Super Bowl-winning team — a monumental task, especially after the team’s decline last season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The protein helps satisfy hunger, and the probiotics support gut health.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20down. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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