Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay up
Verb
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In 2022, things came to a head when the company not only failed to pay its vendors but also ceased communication with their customers.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025 -
The buyers also agree to pay those growers a small premium that is passed down to their workers.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Harvey’s perseverance ultimately paid off.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The city has in recent years unveiled various talent schemes and the effort to step up its allure appears to have paid off according to a recent survey.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An anime about a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons wouldn’t usually be the sort of film which would be met with unanimous praise from critics.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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At first, the poster was happy to meet someone new and even adjusted the reservation to make space.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Pay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20up. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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