PREPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

prepayment

noun

Definition of prepayment

as in repayment

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Recent Examples of prepayment None of the lenders on CNBC Select's list of the best personal loans charge a prepayment penalty. — Dan Avery,megan Dematteo, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 The tasting menu is still reservation only, but prepayment is no longer required. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 When comparing offers, look at the interest rate, repayment term, payment frequency, fees, collateral requirements, personal guarantees and prepayment terms. — Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 SoFi offers private student loans and refinancing options with no origination, late, or prepayment fees. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 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

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Noun

Under the new Repayment Assistance Plan, or RAP, borrowers face a 30-year repayment term that mirrors a traditional home mortgage.

— Jessica Dickler,Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
That is forcing countries to make hard choices between supporting their most vulnerable people and meeting their debt repayment obligations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of repayment

Noun

Nath said Compass has spent years working on reimbursement mechanisms for that monitoring and is engaging with commercial insurers and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to secure coverage.

— Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Idaho’s reimbursement rates for care providers also pale in comparison to some neighboring states.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of reimbursement

Noun

And don't wait to address the problem simply because the overpayment appears obvious.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 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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