Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay (for)
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Adams had been counting on the state to pony up hundreds of millions of dollars to ensure no parent loses access to their current subsidy.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025 -
The irony is that any team trading for Durant would have to pony up for an extension.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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The move, although not unexpected, was met with disappointment and anger by arts administrators who had counted on the grants to finance ongoing projects.—
Michael Paulson,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Up next on their list is partnering with musician Peter Zummo to produce a music video for The Tape Is Chill, financed by British fragrance brand Penhaligon’s.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Despite being a mere 10 million years old, Betelgeuse is already nearing the end of its mighty existence, having already expended most of its hydrogen reserves needed to fuel the fusion reaction that prevents the gigantic stellar body from collapsing in on itself.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The club won the American League West but expended too much energy climbing out from its catastrophic start.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Pay (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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