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 this list charge a prepayment penalty. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 29 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

Why the 50/30/20 budget framework matters first A good starting structure is the 50/30/20 budget, which generally puts 50% of take-home pay toward needs, 30% toward wants and 20% toward savings and debt repayment.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
One common framework is the 50/30/20 budget, which reserves a share of take-home pay for wants after needs, savings and debt repayment.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of repayment

Noun

The payouts combine unpaid overtime, reimbursement for housing illegally deducted from their pay and hefty damages personally sought by investigating Prosecutor Paolo Storari, Brigatti said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
The payouts combine unpaid overtime, reimbursement for housing illegally deducted from their pay and hefty damages personally sought by investigating prosecutor Paolo Storari, Brigatti said.

— Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 8 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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