PREPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

prepayment

noun

Definition of prepayment

as in repayment

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Recent Examples of prepayment Rocket Loans Learn More Learn More Spotlight No prepayment penalty. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepayment

Noun

There is an origination fee, however, and repayment terms are limited to either 36 or 60 months.

— Dan Avery,Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Whatever the final borrowing costs, the university’s repayment obligation on the parking garage does not depend on whether the rest of 865 Neyland gets built.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of repayment

Noun

That can help preserve the documentation if a computer fails or the account holder needs to substantiate a reimbursement years later.

— Stephanie Dhue,Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
The surge prompted emergency declarations in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties in late September, allowing for faster purchasing and spraying and requests for state and federal reimbursement.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 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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