PREPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

prepayment

noun

Definition of prepayment

as in repayment

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Recent Examples of prepayment Funding amounts go up to $100,000 and there are no origination fees, no prepayment penalty fees and no late fees. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 Fees Sallie Mae doesn’t charge application, origination, or prepayment fees. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Some states, including Maryland, prohibit certain hospitals from requiring prepayment simply to avoid offering financial assistance. — Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Red flags travelers should watch out for include tour operators that offer enticingly low prices or require prepayment. — Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Earlier this year, Oklo announced a power agreement with Meta that included prepayment provisions designed to support project development. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026 There is no prepayment penalty. — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 In addition, the state’s new two-week prepayment review for medical assistance claims has resulted in some cost savings, Campbell said. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026 Bird's office recommends thoroughly researching online sellers, meeting at secure locations and avoiding prepayment for services. — Lee Rood, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Banks will look at factors such as revenue, cash flow, creditworthiness, collateral and business history when determining loan amounts, repayment terms and interest rates.

— Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Having a cosigner can help students access lower interest rates and better repayment options.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of repayment

Noun

Your best option for tax-free relief is to ask whether your employer offers a direct reimbursement.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
State law bars using the fund for anything other than workers’ comp claims and costs, and while DIR calls the practice standard and says reimbursement occurs, the department has declined to demonstrate it.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reimbursement

Noun

As of this year, Florida requires medical providers to reimburse patients within 30 days of a determination of an overpayment.

— Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The federal indictment indicates that on or about the date the overpayment was deposited, Cherfilus-McCormick sent her brother a text message with a screenshot of the account’s $5 million balance.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

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