PREPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

prepayment

noun

Definition of prepayment

as in repayment

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Recent Examples of prepayment 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 Fees SoFi Small Business Loan borrowers won’t pay an application fee, origination fee or any prepayment penalties for paying off their loan early. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 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 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

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Noun

The lawsuit was filed ahead of an October deadline to finish the project or risk lenders’ demand for repayment from LINXS, according to the complaint.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Creditworthiness is Another Distinct Assessment Credit analysis evaluates repayment capacity, leverage, collateral and payment history.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of repayment

Noun

As one Mouthpad reviewer notes, the device may be eligible for other forms of reimbursement, such as vocational rehabilitation programs.

— Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026
Tung Hsin had repaid 47 percent and planned to reach full reimbursement by December.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of reimbursement

Noun

As of this year, Florida requires medical providers to reimburse patients within 30 days of a determination of an overpayment.

— Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 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

Definition of overpayment

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