as in to pay off
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Recent Examples of pay down
Trump said his primary goal from tariffs is to pay down debt but there might be enough for rebates to individual taxpayers.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The Hidden Cushion: A Thing of the Past In the era of ultra-low 2–3% mortgage rates and soaring home prices, homeowners used equity as a buffer—tapping it to pay down credit cards or medical bills with minimal pain.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Kodak will also continue to pay down its debt, Continenza said.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Gannett has been divesting some of its businesses, real estate holdings and nonstrategic assets to pay down debt.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The Hidden Cushion: A Thing of the Past In the era of ultra-low 2–3% mortgage rates and soaring home prices, homeowners used equity as a buffer—tapping it to pay down credit cards or medical bills with minimal pain.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Kodak will also continue to pay down its debt, Continenza said.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Gannett has been divesting some of its businesses, real estate holdings and nonstrategic assets to pay down debt.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay down
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Drake has long followed a similar flood-the-market philosophy, and it’s paid off for him.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Companies today are investing heavily in AI—and that investment is paying off.—
Tigran Sloyan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20down. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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