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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And his presence immediately paid off against the Los Angeles Galaxy.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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The service This is where staying in a luxury hotel really pays off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Another potential outcome is a bank levy, which allows a creditor to reach directly into your checking or savings account and seize funds to satisfy a debt, no advance notice required.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Only time will tell whether Macron’s offer will satisfy European partners – or prevent them from deciding to take matters into their own hands.—
Amy McAuliffe,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20down. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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