pays down

present tense third-person singular of pay down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pays down
Verb
  • Three decades of running schools and businesses have convinced me this pays off in ordinary and measurable ways.
    Kelby Woodard, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • The Deluxe plan pays up to $6,500 per system and covers failures from rust, corrosion and sediment buildup.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Under current rules, each venue pays up to $15 million annually.
    Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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“Pays down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pays%20down. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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