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as in compensates
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received
we need to pay the cashier and then we can leave
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as in meets
to give what is owed for
you ought to pay that bill before it's overdue
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as in spends
to hand over or use up in payment
rock fans were willing to pay enormous sums to get into the concert
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as in employs
to provide with a paying job
pay someone to mow the lawn for the summer
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as in salaries
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
it's difficult to support two children on her pay
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as in payments
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
we should demand pay for all the overtime we're putting in
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Recent Examples of pays
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
And the gig pays an average $30,480 a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Federal funding pays for 60% of UT’s research.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Currently, Frette pays a 10 percent tariff on products exported from India to the European market.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Return 5% of the one-cent sales tax Irving pays every year for five years, for the city to use on microtransit and other improvements supporting DART.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
However, property taxes from San Diego city residents go to the municipal budget that pays for park maintenance; not so for people who live in other parts of the county.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
For those looking for a stock with a favorable technical setup, in a sector that is turning around and pays a nice 6% dividend, Noble Corporation (NE) may be worth a look.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
The number one role, cardiac medical tech, pays a median annual salary of $133,907 and has boasted wage and job posting growth of 34% over the past three years.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Enrollees in this form of coverage face no premiums, co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Urgent care usually has higher co-pays than a regular office visit, but will not be as expensive or take as long as an emergency room.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
However, Myers could owe much more in out-of-pocket costs due to $80 co-pays and an $8,000 deductible.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
While Medicaid covers it in Colorado, commercial plans may charge co-pays.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Urgent care visits typically require insurance co-pays or out-of-pocket costs; these costs are generally higher than regular doctor visits but generally lower than the ER.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Your out-of-pocket max is the limit on your total cost-sharing for the year, including co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles.
—Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 16 Nov. 2025
She’s canceled or postponed doctor’s appointments, chiropractic care and vet appointments to avoid co-pays or bills piling up.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
The 1970s were also a time of high-performance home audio and the JBL L100 Classic 80 pays tribute to that legacy by delivering refined acoustics, the latest materials and JBL’s build quality.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
And the gig pays an average $30,480 a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Federal funding pays for 60% of UT’s research.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Currently, Frette pays a 10 percent tariff on products exported from India to the European market.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Return 5% of the one-cent sales tax Irving pays every year for five years, for the city to use on microtransit and other improvements supporting DART.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
However, property taxes from San Diego city residents go to the municipal budget that pays for park maintenance; not so for people who live in other parts of the county.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
For those looking for a stock with a favorable technical setup, in a sector that is turning around and pays a nice 6% dividend, Noble Corporation (NE) may be worth a look.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
The number one role, cardiac medical tech, pays a median annual salary of $133,907 and has boasted wage and job posting growth of 34% over the past three years.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
The store said co-pays are waived for most insurance plans.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Enrollees in this form of coverage face no premiums, co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Urgent care usually has higher co-pays than a regular office visit, but will not be as expensive or take as long as an emergency room.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
However, Myers could owe much more in out-of-pocket costs due to $80 co-pays and an $8,000 deductible.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
While Medicaid covers it in Colorado, commercial plans may charge co-pays.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Urgent care visits typically require insurance co-pays or out-of-pocket costs; these costs are generally higher than regular doctor visits but generally lower than the ER.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Your out-of-pocket max is the limit on your total cost-sharing for the year, including co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles.
—Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 16 Nov. 2025
She’s canceled or postponed doctor’s appointments, chiropractic care and vet appointments to avoid co-pays or bills piling up.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pays
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On Monday, Nichols introduced an update to Idaho’s existing law that compensates crime victims if the perpetrator reaches a financial agreement to tell their story.—
Kevin Fixler
January 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The system compensates for the Earth's rotation by counter-spinning the sensor while the telescope follows the sky, keeping everything rock-steady.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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In November, shareholders approved a pay package that could eventually award him up to $1 trillion if the company meets a series of ambitious targets.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bridge between East and West—and where old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once called ''the funniest woman on TV,'' Catherine O'Hara spends much of her time these days bellying up against a snooker table at the Squeeze Club, a Toronto juice bar and pool hall.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Jacquelyne Devine, a content creator from Pennsylvania who posts under the handle @costcojacque, spends a lot of her time investigating Costco offers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Globally, every $1 invested in school meals yields up to $35 in economic returns.—
Reem Alabali Radovan,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Southern California is an ecologically diverse agricultural wonderland which yields a style of progressive cuisine that’s equal parts radical simplicity and playfully inventive, rooted in what are arguably the best farmers markets in the country.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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Suddenly Sophie’s selfhood is tied up in a potential affair with a man who employs her, which was the exact situation in which Sophie’s maid mother found herself with her lord father.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tomaszewski Hill did not respond to a question about how many people the company employs in the Boise area.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If both are back or replaced by players with similar salaries, the Warriors are likely pushing near the second apron in the final season that Stephen Curry and an injured Jimmy Butler are under contract.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Historically, Deerfield Beach has relied on BSO’s labor studies to determine salaries and benefits for the professionals who protect our community.—
Michael Hudak,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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At Tricon Energy, payroll payments were a global challenge.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The statement didn’t mention specific securities, but the timing suggests most of the funding for the partial payments this week could be coming from the state firm.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Creature repays the favor by using his strength to free the ship from its icy prison.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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The city repays the bondholders over time, plus interest, using property taxes.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Pays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pays. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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