PONYING UP Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

ponying up

verb

present participle of pony up

as in paying

to give what is owed for despite having good credit, the couple still had to pony up a large down payment for the house

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repudiating

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Powered by a digitally savvy younger consumer base, Saudi Arabia’s beauty market is changing rapidly — and retailers and brands alike are paying close attention.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Denver is also paying paralegals at the law firm $375 an hour.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of paying

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In response, Raman said her committee focused on data to make sure the city’s investment in fighting homelessness is paying off.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Still, Brigham focused on paying off his various debts, including his personal loan, student loans, car loans and credit card debt.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of paying off

Verb

But one year after paying up to bring in FCS star Mark Gronowski, the staff chose to stick with Brown and Hecklinski rather than explore an experienced upgrade.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The provision says the members of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization who voted in May to rescind support for the toll lane project have 90 days to reverse their position to avoid paying up.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

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