prepayment

Definition of prepaymentnext

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Recent Examples of prepayment CarMax doesn’t charge an origination fee or prepayment penalty, but late fees can vary by state and contract. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 31 Mar. 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 For non-Teslas, prepayment setup is important. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepayment
Noun
  • As a result, some borrowers, particularly those who were enrolled in the now‑winding‑down SAVE income‑driven repayment plan, may now owe substantially more to receive the same credit toward forgiveness.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Paris Club creditors agreed to forgive 60 percent of Nigeria’s debt, on condition of an IMF program and a controversial repayment of the remaining 40 percent.
    Sven van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, reimbursement rates from programs such as Medicare and Medicaid often do not fully cover the cost of care.
    Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Add-ons include roadside assistance, rental car reimbursement and mechanical breakdown insurance.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The claims center on Cherfilus-McCormick's receipt of millions of dollars from her family's health care business following Florida's overpayment of roughly $5 million in disaster relief funds.
    STEPHEN GROVES, Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But Barzee’s argument during the hearing offered the first clear detailing of how her team plans to combat the separate criminal charges over the $5 million overpayment.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Prepayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepayment. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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