as in unpaid
not yet paid
keep the bills payable separate from the receipts
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Recent Examples of payable
An all-day pass is $12, payable to the ranger at the gate or via the machine in the parking lot.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Savannah Guthrie announced on Instagram that the family is offering a reward of up to $1 million, payable only for her mother's recovery.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Most imminently, the trust fund devoted to retirement benefits is due to run out in 2032, at which point just 24% of those benefits may be payable, according to the latest projections from the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32, a deal that contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Savannah Guthrie announced on Instagram that the family is offering a reward of up to $1 million, payable only for her mother's recovery.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Most imminently, the trust fund devoted to retirement benefits is due to run out in 2032, at which point just 24% of those benefits may be payable, according to the latest projections from the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32, a deal that contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for payable
Adjective
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However, certain debts — like unpaid taxes, child support or student loans — can result in higher percentages.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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By 2009, Cage was facing serious financial strain, including a dispute with the IRS over $6 million in unpaid taxes.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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In the bottom of the ninth with one on and one out, Carson Benge made an outstanding diving catch in right field to rob Vaughn Grisson of extra bases and prevent a run from scoring.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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“Payable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payable. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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