Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay (for)
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There’s always another suitor out there for a new home if a town doesn’t want to pony up the money.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026 -
The state Franchise Tax Board recently reported which income groups pony up the most taxes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Reflecting the sprawl of financing layers, China's asset management association this month also called for more disclosure when a fund invests more than 90% of its assets into a single fund.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Instead of fixing the trust fund, lawmakers could finance Social Security’s full benefits by giving it free rein to add to annual budget deficits in perpetuity.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Those same Democrats expend massive amounts of energy ensuring that violent predators enjoy as much protection from federal law enforcement as possible.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
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All three boosters were expended, so no sonic boom landings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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“Pay (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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