1
as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
they are very prompt in the payment of their credit card bills
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2
as in pay
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
our payment for all the work we did barely covered our expenses we finally mailed our last car payment last week
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as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
your payment will be issued as a weekly check
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Recent Examples of payment
In 2025 the Fed said consumers make an average of 48 payments per month, with more being made by phone and just seven being made with cash.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Ziller plans to go to the State Budget Committee on Thursday to ask for a series of payments to which the state is obligated, including $3 million for the Gary blight elimination program.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
There are some 200,000 investors potentially eligible to receive a portion of the $150 million payment, according to court filings.
—Nate Monroe, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
But the restaurant missed two rent payments last year, leading Cherne to sue in November.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Ziller plans to go to the State Budget Committee on Thursday to ask for a series of payments to which the state is obligated, including $3 million for the Gary blight elimination program.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
There are some 200,000 investors potentially eligible to receive a portion of the $150 million payment, according to court filings.
—Nate Monroe, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
But the restaurant missed two rent payments last year, leading Cherne to sue in November.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for payment
Noun
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.—
Justin Mayo,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Raymond Meza, who chaired the Charter Reform Commission, acknowledged that pay, staffing and the cost of each council office didn’t come up during his panel’s deliberations.—
Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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However, during season 2 of America's Sweethearts, a group of veteran cheerleaders joined together to advocate for higher pay.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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And now is looking to dump salary and rebuild yet again.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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What won’t sate is Riley’s mention in April of Plan B being maximizing salary-cap space for free agency 13 months from now, during the 2027 offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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This initiative aims to empower artists, giving them control and better compensation for their catalogs, especially for legacy tracks where original contracts have expired.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Organizers said the Ghana conference was aimed at moving the reparations debate from recognition to concrete measures, including moves to require compensation under international law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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POWs could use their wages in the camp store to buy toiletries, candy, cigarettes and even beer.—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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“Payment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payment. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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