Definition of payablenext
as in unpaid
not yet paid keep the bills payable separate from the receipts

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Recent Examples of payable Zakat, for instance, is payable to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the country’s largest Muslim lobbying group. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026 By the Successor Trustee’s own calculation, at least $558,000 became due and payable to him that day. — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 It was expanded to apply to all player movements where compensation is payable, rather than just category one players’ movements. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 International patients can identify every cost that remains payable if medical findings change the original plan. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for payable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for payable
Adjective
  • So the committee created a clip library, and began to grow its group of unpaid influencers.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The closure comes amid allegations from former employees who say they were left with unpaid wages, bounced paychecks and missing contributions to their retirement accounts.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • All-inclusive meals made with organic produce grown in the garden are outstanding.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Customers can work with staff to address billing discrepancies and outstanding service requests.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Payable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payable. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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