1
as in paying
to give what is owed for
I finally paid off the loan
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2
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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as in paying up
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Recent Examples of paying off
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
This approach is already paying off in some high-impact areas.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Colorado's efforts are paying off.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The main draw of these cards is their 0% introductory APR offers, which can help cardholders save money on interest while paying off debt.
—Raina He, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
With more than 40 million Americans still paying off their student loans, college degrees do not always lead to higher pay or a lucrative career, calling some to question whether blue-collar jobs and trades can provide a more confident financial future for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The researchers recommend setting small, achievable financial goals like building an emergency fund or paying off one small debt to build momentum.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
If a company has a lot of floating-rate assets (their portfolio lending) but also a healthy amount of floating-rate debt, a lower portfolio yield might be offset by a lower cost of paying off that debt.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
His bat said that the work is perhaps paying off.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Despite paying off blackmailers and marrying Lady Olivia Hedges (Danielle Galligan) to protect his secret, Arthur still loses his father’s Parliament seat after getting caught committing election fraud.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
This approach is already paying off in some high-impact areas.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Colorado's efforts are paying off.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The main draw of these cards is their 0% introductory APR offers, which can help cardholders save money on interest while paying off debt.
—Raina He, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
With more than 40 million Americans still paying off their student loans, college degrees do not always lead to higher pay or a lucrative career, calling some to question whether blue-collar jobs and trades can provide a more confident financial future for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The researchers recommend setting small, achievable financial goals like building an emergency fund or paying off one small debt to build momentum.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
If a company has a lot of floating-rate assets (their portfolio lending) but also a healthy amount of floating-rate debt, a lower portfolio yield might be offset by a lower cost of paying off that debt.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
His bat said that the work is perhaps paying off.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying off
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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
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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
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Executives and employees from a strip club operator are facing charges for allegedly bribing a New York official with free trips and private dances.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Executives at a company that owns strip clubs around the country — including five in Denver — have been charged with bribing a New York official with free trips to some of the venues and with private dances to avoid paying more than $8 million in sales taxes, authorities said Tuesday.—
Dave Collins,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In this case, there are no prepayment penalties or transaction fees for federal and private student loans, so borrowers can refinance their loans multiple times if rates continue to fall.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stock it with a portable air filter or air cleaner, and consider buying N95 face masks.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mississippi shoppers couldn't get enough candy corn last year, buying a whopping 92% more of the sweet treat than the national average, according to the Instacart study.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here's what student loan borrowers need to know about getting into a new repayment plan right now.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The agency is offering several incentives, including a signing bonus of up to $50,000 and student loan repayment.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Airlines typically seek reimbursement from the government at the start of the month for the previous month's flights, according to the Department of Transportation.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Multiple health insurers are decreasing their Medicare Advantage options for next year as the health insurance industry navigates lower government reimbursement rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Paying off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paying%20off. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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