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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2
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
My only gripe is that the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, which allows for snappier logins and secure payments, can only be had with the 512-GB upgrade that costs an extra $100.
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New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The New York investigation comes less than a week after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services halted Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud concerns.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors stepped in and directed staff to formulate a plan to speed up payments.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The village has yet to make payments on the judgment.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Finance officials say that over time, many cannabis businesses haven’t been able to keep up with the payments.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The fund helps cover things like payroll and lease payments and prioritizes restaurants that don’t have a digital footprint or access to fundraising support.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is placing blame on the city clerk’s office and Atlanta City Council for nearly $1 million in consulting payments made to the former clerk tasked with overseeing signature verification for a referendum on the city’s public safety training center that never began.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
After all, the idea of settling your debt for pennies on the dollar has a certain allure, especially when interest keeps stacking and the minimum payments barely make a dent.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The New York investigation comes less than a week after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services halted Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud concerns.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors stepped in and directed staff to formulate a plan to speed up payments.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The village has yet to make payments on the judgment.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Finance officials say that over time, many cannabis businesses haven’t been able to keep up with the payments.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The fund helps cover things like payroll and lease payments and prioritizes restaurants that don’t have a digital footprint or access to fundraising support.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is placing blame on the city clerk’s office and Atlanta City Council for nearly $1 million in consulting payments made to the former clerk tasked with overseeing signature verification for a referendum on the city’s public safety training center that never began.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
After all, the idea of settling your debt for pennies on the dollar has a certain allure, especially when interest keeps stacking and the minimum payments barely make a dent.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 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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Brady is seeking monetary relief of over $1 million and damages for physical pain and mental anguish, lost wages, physical impairment and medical expenses.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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If your wages are currently being garnished, there are several legitimate, legally recognized pathways to stop it.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The city’s economic development department is proposing to offer the company a 50% tax break on property taxes for its equipment for 10 years provided the company meets certain conditions around jobs, investment and salaries.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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The act made clear the exemption no longer applies to MLB players’ salaries and other aspects of big league employment—an important point given that MLB is expected to lock out players in December following expiration of a collective bargaining agreement with the MLBPA.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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That’s why the insurance marketplace to ensure there were no co-pays on routine office visits, age-appropriate health screenings or vaccines.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Enrollees in this form of coverage face no premiums, co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 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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Those disbursements would traditionally happen around August and September.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Presidential candidates fielded questions about reparations, or cash payments to make amends.—
Ara Rosenthal,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Set in the small town of Kharkams, in South Africa’s mountainous Kamiesberg region, the film follows an elderly goat herder, Hettie, who falls victim to a scam promising long-overdue reparations for her father’s WWII service.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Payments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payments. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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