PREPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

prepayment

noun

Definition of prepayment

as in repayment

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Recent Examples of prepayment Costco Travel is great for booking rental cars because an additional driver is included and there is typically no cancellation fee or prepayment required. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 Sep. 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

The legality of the repayment provision has been questioned by all the municipalities that voted against the funding agreement in May.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
The administration also made a major shakeup to the federal student loan system this summer -- issuing fewer repayment plans and borrowing limits -- affecting millions of people.

— Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of repayment

Noun

Ultimate approval by the agency could mean insurance reimbursement for the test, which costs $949.

— Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
Board members increased that protection to nine months in 2024, adding reimbursement for medical insurance coverage for Hill and her eligible dependents.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 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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