Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay up
Verb
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Florida’s Board of Medicine fined Romeu $10,000; ordered him to pay $6,722 in case costs; take two continuing medical education classes; and do 50 hours of community medical service.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025 -
On June 13, Judge John Robert Blakey sentenced Madigan to 7.5 years in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of $2.5 million.—
Jim Talamonti,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The work paid off, as chassis No. 100913 has subsequently garnered class wins at the Amelia Island, Radnor Hunt, and Hilton Head concours—all in 2021—along with the 2024 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance and this year’s ModaMiami.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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If Jackson can stay steady (and healthy), the Panthers’ double-down bet will pay off.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Choose a protein powder that will meet your specific needs.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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And while mobile banking is on the rise, meeting with a real person—bank tellers—remains the most prevalent primary method of account access for households aged 65 or older.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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