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
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
All roles are open and non-paying.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
Customers will still be able to preload $35 for unlimited seven-day travel onto an OMNY card — riding free after paying for 12 trips in any seven-day period — though pre-paying is not required for the unlimited rides.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
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
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Notably, Ditto is the best paying of the three, but doesn’t accept freelancers from California, Massachusetts and New Jersey.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The paying public went from raucous to delirious on the next possession, when Curry raced downcourt and splashed a triple off the dribble.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Taking a nanny with us and paying for her trip would be beyond our budget.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
At New Garden Flying Field, a small regional airport in Toughkenamon, Chester County, pilots are also paying more to fill up.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Even now, with Magnus’s king surrounded and on the run, Hans was barely paying attention.
—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Why utilities are paying attention now This approach solves a real problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Accordingly, here’s a look at 10 high-paying careers that are dominated – or at least led – by women.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The idea is to remove non-paying riders, often who are homeless, mentally ill or taking illicit drugs, from the system.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
All roles are open and non-paying.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
Customers will still be able to preload $35 for unlimited seven-day travel onto an OMNY card — riding free after paying for 12 trips in any seven-day period — though pre-paying is not required for the unlimited rides.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Is your job one of the highest paying in Kentucky?
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Notably, Ditto is the best paying of the three, but doesn’t accept freelancers from California, Massachusetts and New Jersey.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
The list prices of their shots are roughly $1,000 per month before insurance and other rebates, or discounts for cash-paying patients — a sum that has long prevented many others from starting and staying on treatment.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The paying public went from raucous to delirious on the next possession, when Curry raced downcourt and splashed a triple off the dribble.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Taking a nanny with us and paying for her trip would be beyond our budget.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
At New Garden Flying Field, a small regional airport in Toughkenamon, Chester County, pilots are also paying more to fill up.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Even now, with Magnus’s king surrounded and on the run, Hans was barely paying attention.
—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Why utilities are paying attention now This approach solves a real problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Accordingly, here’s a look at 10 high-paying careers that are dominated – or at least led – by women.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying
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Airlines can also save money by cutting less profitable flights, which can drive up costs for passengers, too.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The closures reflect Walmart’s shifting supply chain strategy, which has resulted in faster delivery along with a profitable e-commerce operation.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In this case, the district will borrow $20 million against future property tax payments to pay bills and reduce the district’s debt.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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By removing the administrative burden of getting paid, Stripe provides tools that allow founders to focus on their product rather than chasing down payments or wrestling with accounting spreadsheets.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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To hear health systems tell the story, artificial intelligence tools like ambient scribes are helping not only reduce doctor burnout, but also increasing payments from insurers that haven’t been compensating them properly.—
Brittany Trang,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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Limited mid-back mobility and a stiff rib cage push the neck and upper-back muscles to work overtime during reaching and overhead movements, with the lower back compensating during any type of rotating.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Attendees could also check out who else was single in the audience using the Next Fun Thing’s dating app, which facilitates meeting people IRL at the event company’s activities, from speed dating to kickball.—
Brittany Levine Beckman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The shipman embarked on Sunday for an over 48-hour journey that would take him from the Iraqi port where his vessel was anchored to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, before finally meeting his wife and parents in his hometown of Mumbai.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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More than one in three West Virginia households is considered energy burdened, spending more than 6% of their income on electricity and other fuel costs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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After photos emerged of New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel spending time with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a luxury hotel in Arizona, Russini said the photos were taken out of context and her employer has come to her defense.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Rocus, also known as The Bone Wreck, ran aground while transporting a cargo of cow bones to be used as fertilizer on the island, thus giving Anegada's Cow Wreck Beach its unique name.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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All in all, Springs totaled seven scoreless innings, one hit, two walks, six strikeouts and 93 pitches before giving way to a bullpen that also blanked the Bombers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Creating this distinct sense of place, without employing gimmicky tropes (all too easy to do in a place like Hawaii, where a little puka shell goes a long way), is what makes Hualālai stand out on an island of upscale resorts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to Holly Schiff, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist, Gen X'ers are known for employing the helicopter parenting style.—
Brianne Hogan,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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The latter is rarely financially lucrative for teams.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Hollywood has lost one of its most lucrative theatrical markets.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Paying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paying. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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