as in earnings
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
the payoff on the investment was only about $500
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Recent Examples of payoffs
This week’s episode is one that’s full of joy and inspiration and the payoffs of believing in yourself.
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Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Any interruptions to basic research, such as changes to financial supports or institutions, may threaten future discoveries and potential payoffs for years to come.
—Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, for our patience, we’re eventually rewarded with a couple of dramatic payoffs.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Some analysts argue that other lunar resources like water ice may offer clearer early payoffs for deep-space logistics and fuel production.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Taking primo concert tickets doesn't compare to classic Kilpatrick capers like demanding $10,000 payoffs and pocketing cash a campaign worker pulled from her bra in the mayor's office.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The early success of Unrivaled is proof that building a brand around purpose can lead to big payoffs.
—Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But the potential financial payoffs are often much greater than a corporate salary.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
In combination, these deals, with their payoffs and sacrifices, form the experience of your life.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Any interruptions to basic research, such as changes to financial supports or institutions, may threaten future discoveries and potential payoffs for years to come.
—Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, for our patience, we’re eventually rewarded with a couple of dramatic payoffs.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Some analysts argue that other lunar resources like water ice may offer clearer early payoffs for deep-space logistics and fuel production.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Taking primo concert tickets doesn't compare to classic Kilpatrick capers like demanding $10,000 payoffs and pocketing cash a campaign worker pulled from her bra in the mayor's office.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The early success of Unrivaled is proof that building a brand around purpose can lead to big payoffs.
—Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But the potential financial payoffs are often much greater than a corporate salary.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
In combination, these deals, with their payoffs and sacrifices, form the experience of your life.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for payoffs
Noun
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The trial was designed to appeal to cash-conscious customers, who’ve been cutting eating out from their budgets, hurting restaurants’ profits.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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China has ramped up calls this year to encourage overseas investors to reinvest their profits within the country, and introduced tax incentives to encourage them to do so.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although those companies have driven enormous market gains over the past several years, many Wall Street analysts fear that the AI market has become a bubble — powered by unsustainable gains that are driven more by FOMO than fundamentals.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Even short, steady sessions a few times a week can add up to meaningful gains in muscle, metabolism, and overall health.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Glenn was candid when speaking about returner Isaiah Williams who has made two key mistakes on returns already this season.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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So much for the premium field position Kevin Byard had provided, with the veteran safety twice making interceptions and adding returns that gave the Bears the ball at the Raiders’ 24-yard line.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Payoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payoffs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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