as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
almost half of her paycheck goes to child care and transportation expenses
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Recent Examples of paycheck
Some, companies, not nearly enough, also cut executive paychecks.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
As a Deaf, trans artist in college, that paycheck could have paid disability bills, health insurance, and rent.
—Chella Man, Time, 17 Jan. 2026
Once the Department notifies a borrower that their wages are to be garnished, the person in default has 30 days to respond before the government orders their employer to withhold a portion — up to 15% — of their post-tax paycheck.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Individually, Jarrett’s first season in Chicago hasn’t been storybook, not nearly as productive as his paycheck would call for.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paycheck
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
As a Deaf, trans artist in college, that paycheck could have paid disability bills, health insurance, and rent.
—Chella Man, Time, 17 Jan. 2026
Once the Department notifies a borrower that their wages are to be garnished, the person in default has 30 days to respond before the government orders their employer to withhold a portion — up to 15% — of their post-tax paycheck.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Individually, Jarrett’s first season in Chicago hasn’t been storybook, not nearly as productive as his paycheck would call for.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paycheck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paycheck
Noun
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Before the raise, Chula Vista ranked eighth out of 12 agencies in the county for total compensation, which includes salary, benefits and specialty pay.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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This includes salaries, equipment, and supplies.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Economic and social impact studies address these questions directly, focusing on jobs, wages, opportunity, displacement, and community wealth.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Finally, these nurses deserve a living wage.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The statement didn’t mention specific securities, but the timing suggests most of the funding for the partial payments this week could be coming from the state firm.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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But as is explained both on the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Hollywood sign websites, filming the sign itself requires additional clearance and payment of a licensing fee.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Paycheck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paycheck. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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