Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay (for)
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For families For a place so refined, Badrutt’s still manages to feel like a dream vacation for families—at least, for those who can pony up for the prices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Hauling in $90 per donation, the 18-year-old San Diego State University student also took on tutoring and a part time gig during school breaks to try to pony up enough paper for the tickets.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The pact called for $15 billion in new generation capacity within PJM, to be financed by tech companies, and urged the operator to hold an emergency auction to procure the power.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The tokens will be released in tranches to finance different stages of production.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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In its first three years, the money was quickly expended.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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And though that plan probably isn’t changing, New England will need to expend some resources at tight end this offseason.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pay (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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