as in profitable
yielding a profit
finally found a paying job
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as in payment
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the actual shopping was quick, but with the long lines, paying for the stuff seemed to take forever
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as in compensating
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received
we need to pay the cashier and then we can leave
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as in meeting
to give what is owed for
you ought to pay that bill before it's overdue
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as in spending
to hand over or use up in payment
rock fans were willing to pay enormous sums to get into the concert
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as in giving
to produce as revenue
an investment paying six percent
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as in employing
to provide with a paying job
pay someone to mow the lawn for the summer
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Recent Examples of paying
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
So, while a paying customer willing to spend $100 on a coin bundle will typically receive around 100 Sweeps Coins as a bonus, the non-paying customer who mails in a postcard is capped at 5 Sweeps Coins – a nominal amount.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The bank’s investigation revealed that Javice had enlisted the help of a data science professor, paying him $18,000 to create fake customer data.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The league’s cap is currently rising in part because players were paying back an escrow debt from the 2020 pandemic, which led to a flat cap for five years.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
However, at these rock-bottom rates, paying $200+ in fees for an economy award is still a solid deal.
—Meghan Hunter, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Per the state’s calculations, Live Local could have someone on an $87,000 salary paying $2,170 for a studio apartment in Miami-Dade.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The luxury hotel brand is immersing its high-paying clients in local events through bookable packages taking place at the hotel.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
As Kirk had been outspoken in his Christian faith, contemporary Christian music featured prominently in the proceedings — including performances from some of the biggest names in contemporary worship music, paying tribute to Kirk.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Ask for this before paying or sharing any personal info.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Under Niccol, Starbucks has brought back its tradition of baristas doodling on cups in Sharpie pens; reinstated self-serve milk and sugar stations; cut 30% of the food and drink menu; ended its open-bathroom policy for non-paying customers; and laid off 1,100 corporate employees in February.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
So, while a paying customer willing to spend $100 on a coin bundle will typically receive around 100 Sweeps Coins as a bonus, the non-paying customer who mails in a postcard is capped at 5 Sweeps Coins – a nominal amount.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
The investigation also showed settlement agreements ALDOT had signed with some residents soon after flooding concerns arose, paying each homeowner up to $5,000.
—Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The bank’s investigation revealed that Javice had enlisted the help of a data science professor, paying him $18,000 to create fake customer data.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The league’s cap is currently rising in part because players were paying back an escrow debt from the 2020 pandemic, which led to a flat cap for five years.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
However, at these rock-bottom rates, paying $200+ in fees for an economy award is still a solid deal.
—Meghan Hunter, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Per the state’s calculations, Live Local could have someone on an $87,000 salary paying $2,170 for a studio apartment in Miami-Dade.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The luxury hotel brand is immersing its high-paying clients in local events through bookable packages taking place at the hotel.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
As Kirk had been outspoken in his Christian faith, contemporary Christian music featured prominently in the proceedings — including performances from some of the biggest names in contemporary worship music, paying tribute to Kirk.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Ask for this before paying or sharing any personal info.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying
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Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting regime, designed to make United profitable again, epitomises that financial landscape.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And while OpenAI is not yet profitable, chipmakers like Nvidia and TSMC supplying the AI boom are awash in earnings amid high demand.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Requirements differ between states, with some requiring a one-week waiting period before someone qualifies for payments, the OPM said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For the second half of the payment, once Mandel Group pays its annual taxes on the site, the city will give Mandel Group a rebate check back on 75% of the developer's taxes each year.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Citizens protested the use of the government subsidies, which went toward compensating the Kings and their opponents — the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins — for travel, accommodations and other financial losses.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Formally recognizing and educating the public about the essential role the Rapa Nui played in the eventual discovery of rapamycin is key to compensating them for their contributions.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Goldberg-Polin has become a global advocate for the remaining hostages, meeting with world leaders and speaking publicly about her loss.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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After meeting in high school, the pair began dating in 1972 and split four years later.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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This summer’s transfer window was a record-setting one, with Premier League teams spending more than £3billion — seven of the 20 clubs paid the highest fee in their history — as the division outspent Europe’s other four major leagues combined.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, Detroit Free Press' Georgea Kovanis shared her experiences spending a year, along with photographer Mandi Wright, with Amanda, a woman addicted to drugs who is helping others like her, distributing harm reduction items that have saved lives.—
Detroit Free Press staff,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Consumers are also increasing their use of buy-now, pay-later programs, and shopping retailers employing AI more to personalize shopping offers and generate gift ideas.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are several methods to get rid of mice, besides adopting a cat or employing Little Bunny Foo Foo to bop them on the head, of course.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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And unlike most celebrities, Swift has made lucrative business dealings a part of her persona, positioning herself at the vanguard of the long narrative in the music business that unseen executives received much of the money actually generated by artists.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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It should probably be acknowledged that as popular and respected as Anderson is among film enthusiasts and filmmakers themselves, his movies have never been particularly lucrative.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Paying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paying. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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