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 At that point, SSA benefits would only be 83% payable, according to the report. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026 Parking at Goodwin Field is $12, payable at kiosks in the parking area and on the ParkMobile app. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Listing materials show the residence comes with a 2 percent flip tax payable by the purchaser, with the building permitting up to 50 percent financing. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 May 2026 Courts now limit medical expense evidence to amounts actually paid or payable, which prevents juries from seeing the much higher initial bills that providers charge. Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for payable
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  • An Associated Press article highlighted how some colleges and local governments are helping stop-out students return by removing seemingly small but significant barriers, such as unpaid fees, complicated processes or lack of personalized outreach.
    Catherine Wehlburg, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • But the development stalled, spawning lawsuits and disputes over $20 million in unpaid work.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026
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  • Allen scored the Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her role as Roxie Hamler, a terminally ill cancer patient who arrives at the emergency room after breaking her leg and suffering from seizures.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled Wednesday, with Hollywood honoring a slew of new shows and setting up what’s expected to be a battle among two legends in the race for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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“Payable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payable. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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