1
as in repayments
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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as in wages
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 salaries
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 payments
Access to fuel, machinery and transportation routes often requires payments in gold to authorities or armed networks, embedding illicit production in the supply chain.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Another foundation in their name also did not make direct payments to the group during that time, according to its tax records.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
In this case, the district will borrow $20 million against future property tax payments to pay bills and reduce the district’s debt.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Many are boomers raking in sizable pension payments made possible by stock market gains.
—Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Still, with interest-only payments required during the draw period, these payments could be even more affordable depending on your approach.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
On-course earnings include prize money and bonuses, as well as annual payments some players received from LIV Golf.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Past payments don’t necessarily translate to lasting influence.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
That has also led to high-profiles tussles with the likes of Epic Games, which has tried to challenge its control over in-app payments.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Another foundation in their name also did not make direct payments to the group during that time, according to its tax records.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
In this case, the district will borrow $20 million against future property tax payments to pay bills and reduce the district’s debt.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Many are boomers raking in sizable pension payments made possible by stock market gains.
—Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Still, with interest-only payments required during the draw period, these payments could be even more affordable depending on your approach.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
On-course earnings include prize money and bonuses, as well as annual payments some players received from LIV Golf.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Past payments don’t necessarily translate to lasting influence.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
That has also led to high-profiles tussles with the likes of Epic Games, which has tried to challenge its control over in-app payments.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for payments
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What to know about Social Security repayments Those who have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration and haven't begun the repayment process may have noticed their monthly benefits shrinking.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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While bonds are used to pay for projects, governments typically use tax levies to pay for operating expenses like wages, health care or utilities.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The unions have been negotiating with the district for more than a year over wages, staffing levels and working conditions.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lee’s Summit tax levy Voters in the Lee’s Summit school district are deciding on whether to approve a tax levy that will be used to increase teacher salaries.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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On average, teachers earn lower salaries at Oakland Unified than in any other school district in Alameda County, according to data compiled by the Oakland Education Association teachers union.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mobility work can help lengthen tight muscles and reduce the chances of these compensations happening in the first place.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
1 Apr. 2026
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The final version of the bill walks back many of the more drastic changes that originally appeared in HB 2, including lowering co-pays, easing up on redetermination and allowing for hardship waivers.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, 80% said all health care costs -- including premiums, deductibles, co-pays or coinsurance -- are higher.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The plea agreement further states that from March 2020 to March 2022, Hallford and her husband conspired to defraud the SBA by submitting loan applications containing false information to obtain COVID-19 relief funds and received three separate disbursements from the SBA, totaling $882,300.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Local departments of social services were also cited for weaknesses in managing bank accounts, following procurement rules, monitoring contracts and ensuring lawful disbursements.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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The city currently collects a 3% Cannabis Retailers Occupation Tax on recreational cannabis sales to use as revenue for reparations, in addition to funding from Evanston’s real estate transfer tax.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The full scope of these reparations remains unclear, and a specific dollar amount wasn’t noted.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Payments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payments. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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