RECEIVABLE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

receivable

adjective

Definition of receivable

as in unpaid

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Recent Examples of receivable Most drones in the US are required by the Federal Aviation Administration to have remote identifications, which provide tracking information receivable by outside parties. — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026 Many founders turn to a line of credit to cover short-term expenses, purchase inventory, or manage receivable delays. — William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office said Thursday that Rachel Rominski, 53, is accused of stealing money from the school district while serving in her role as the accounts payable and receivable clerk. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 Why Now Matters For CFOs, integrating AI into accounts payable and receivable is no longer optional. — Laurent Charpentier, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for receivable

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Adjective

Last summer, flight attendants at Air Canada, the country’s largest carrier, stranded more than 100,000 travelers during peak travel season with a strike partly over the same issue of unpaid groundwork.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
West Suburban and Weiss closed owing the state more than $104 million in advance payments as well as unpaid hospital assessment taxes and penalties.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of unpaid

Adjective

At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Boasting an outstanding 57-hour battery life, plus a quick 5-minute charge that adds 3 hours of playtime, they are built to power through days of classes without needing an outlet.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of outstanding

Adjective

Accounts typically need to be delinquent before settlement negotiations begin, and debt relief companies generally charge fees for their services.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
On the form, the taxpayer reports the delinquent RMD and requests a waiver of the penalty.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of delinquent

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