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as in paying
to give what is owed for
for once our bills are all paid up
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Recent Examples of paying up
Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Often these are aimed at either conning applicants into paying up-front fees or providing personal information that the scammers later use to gain access to credit in the victim’s name.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
For nearly a decade, NASA relied on Russian Soyuz spacecraft, paying up to $80 million per astronaut seat, roughly $4 billion in total.
—Svetla Ben-Itzhak, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to 200,000 euros ($232,000) as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to 200,000 euros ($232,000) as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Walmart’s online operations grew 24% globally and exceeded $150 billion of sales last year, with consumers increasingly paying up for faster options.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
But it was still caught flat-footed, paying up to twice the usual cost for romaine before briefly using other greens in its salads.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The university is proposing paying up to a $10 million entry fee while also forgoing league revenue, which could be up to $2 million, sources told CBS Sacramento's Jake Gadon.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Americans are hitting the road despite elevated prices For many Americans there is no choice besides paying up.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Often these are aimed at either conning applicants into paying up-front fees or providing personal information that the scammers later use to gain access to credit in the victim’s name.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
For nearly a decade, NASA relied on Russian Soyuz spacecraft, paying up to $80 million per astronaut seat, roughly $4 billion in total.
—Svetla Ben-Itzhak, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to 200,000 euros ($232,000) as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to 200,000 euros ($232,000) as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Walmart’s online operations grew 24% globally and exceeded $150 billion of sales last year, with consumers increasingly paying up for faster options.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
But it was still caught flat-footed, paying up to twice the usual cost for romaine before briefly using other greens in its salads.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The university is proposing paying up to a $10 million entry fee while also forgoing league revenue, which could be up to $2 million, sources told CBS Sacramento's Jake Gadon.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying up
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With threats to expose social security numbers, dates of birth, family information, grades, and even confidential medical information, the breach cornered PowerSchool into paying millions of dollars in ransom.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The company has pushed back on Cherry Creek Schools’ efforts to terminate contracts with Education Accelerated in February, and the firm’s attorney has accused the district of not paying a recent invoice.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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CarMax doesn’t charge an origination fee or prepayment penalty, but late fees can vary by state and contract.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the state’s new two-week prepayment review for medical assistance claims has resulted in some cost savings, Campbell said.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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In February, Pepsi cut prices on Lay's, Tostitos, Doritos and Cheetos by as much as 15% to try to win back shoppers; the efforts are paying off already.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fifteen years in, the strategy is paying off.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Chapter 7 bankruptcy can discharge eligible unsecured debts entirely, while Chapter 13 restructures debt into a repayment plan.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Her repayment was capped at $1,625, Alexander said.—
Julie Appleby,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those importers already account for $120 billion in tariff revenue, according to the documents, meaning any importers who sign up for a refund will only be able to request reimbursement from what remains of the $166 billion in tariff revenue.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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For decades, companies have lamented Europe’s fragmented capital markets, single-market adoption on pricing and clinical trials, and uneven reimbursement policies.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Paying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paying%20up. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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