pay down

verb

Definition of pay downnext
as in to pay off

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Recent Examples of pay down In the most part, IEEFA's Williams-Derry said oil companies have sought to stockpile cash reserves and pay down debt to improve their balance sheets. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Chief Executive David Zaslav opted not to renew the pricey basketball contract as Warner has been straining to pay down debt brought on by its last merger in 2022. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 According to the complaint, Brightline Investment Holdings has failed to pay down its loan or make any interest payments since December of 2025, even after seeking multiple extensions and postponing the maturity date of the loan. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Debt counselors negotiate lower interest rates on credit cards and other loans, so the client can pay down the balance more quickly. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay down
  1. pay off
  2. satisfy
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  • The brand’s universal approach has paid off big time in terms of marketing and brand image.
    — Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
  • At the beginning of your loan term, more of your monthly payment will go toward paying off interest charges.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of pay off
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  • Two exes alleged Watts blew past their boundaries to satisfy his own needs.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But this does not eliminate whether Walter will eventually need to sell his sports assets to satisfy lenders, regulators or investors.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfy

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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20down. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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