paying down

Definition of paying downnext
present participle of pay down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying down
Verb
  • 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
  • Fifteen years in, the strategy is paying off.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 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
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“Paying down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paying%20down. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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