as in paying up
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
I finally paid off the loan
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as in bribing
to influence someone with a bribe
she paid off the security guard so that she could steal whatever she liked
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Recent Examples of paying off
Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
UnitedHealth Group is on track to continue outperforming on earnings as its corporate strategy shift begins to show signs of paying off, likely giving its shares a nice boost, according to Bank of America.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Plex’s evolution from its legacy business seems to be paying off.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Tahoe agencies said efforts to keep the invasive mussels out of Lake Tahoe are paying off.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In many ways, that approach appears to be paying off financially.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Its Horizon acquisition bet is paying off.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Less than a year in, Arthur Blank's big donation to Atlanta's historically Black colleges and universities is already paying off.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 14 May 2026
In any relationship, couples make a lot of decisions about finances, from whether to create joint accounts or keep them separate to how to approach paying off debt.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Verb
Pascale’s playing is deeply measured, the years of classical training paying off, with not a hint of scratchiness to be heard.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
UnitedHealth Group is on track to continue outperforming on earnings as its corporate strategy shift begins to show signs of paying off, likely giving its shares a nice boost, according to Bank of America.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Plex’s evolution from its legacy business seems to be paying off.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Tahoe agencies said efforts to keep the invasive mussels out of Lake Tahoe are paying off.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In many ways, that approach appears to be paying off financially.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Its Horizon acquisition bet is paying off.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Less than a year in, Arthur Blank's big donation to Atlanta's historically Black colleges and universities is already paying off.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 14 May 2026
In any relationship, couples make a lot of decisions about finances, from whether to create joint accounts or keep them separate to how to approach paying off debt.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying off
Noun
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There is no prepayment penalty.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Restaurants and services used to be easily booked without prepayment or guarantee.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
Verb
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After signing a waiver, strapping on a helmet and paying a $30 fee, audience members can ride along in the passenger seat of a professional driver’s drift car.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Gas taxes ultimately make up just a small portion of the amount consumers are paying at the pump.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Similar raids by the feds at addresses tied to then-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and then-San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo eventually led to criminal indictments against both politicians, as well as the businessmen accused of bribing them.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Andrew openly discussed bribing law-enforcement officials in War Room chats, and bragged on social media about his connections.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Noun
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As with the Standard plan, borrowers with consolidated loans may qualify for a longer repayment term.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Taking action early can often provide access to repayment programs and other forms of assistance that may help borrowers avoid more serious collection efforts later.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The program forces major polluters to pay for their share of emissions by buying allowances at auctions or being granted them for free.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.—
Yuliana Montiel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Previously, reimbursement was largely based on whether equipment was present.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The 123,000-square-foot school, with an enrollment of roughly 600, was constructed in 2012 at a cost of $45 million, including a $22-million state reimbursement.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Paying off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paying%20off. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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