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as in payment
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
she always mails in her remittance on time so she won't ever be charged a late fee on her electric bill
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as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the remittance of your outstanding balance is required before you can make more purchases
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Recent Examples of remittance
Similar to cross-border commerce, remittances depend on a steady flow of people and transactions, both of which remain fragile.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Migrant workers can send money home instantly, bypassing predatory remittance companies.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
African governments stood to benefit from remittances.
—Kiana Hayeri, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2025
The first $6 billion in remittances from reserve banks would be set aside each year between 2025 and 2029 to build up the reserve.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Migrant workers can send money home instantly, bypassing predatory remittance companies.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
African governments stood to benefit from remittances.
—Kiana Hayeri, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2025
The first $6 billion in remittances from reserve banks would be set aside each year between 2025 and 2029 to build up the reserve.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
Noun
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Now? Compton uses part of his NIL payments for a professional meal prep service that provides healthier options with proper amounts of carbohydrates and protein.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The letter said the federal agency would request the data through third-party payment processors that contract with states, and would use the data to ensure the integrity of the food assistance program and verify the eligibility of recipients.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Others had to help Paredes with his job responsibilities without any compensation or reduction to their debt, according to officials.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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The 2023 writers’ strike resulted in meaningful gains around minimum staffing requirements and compensation structures, suggesting the industry recognizes the problem.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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The union wants to boost starting pay for caregivers to $25 per hour and, over several years, elevate most employees to about $30 per hour.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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Another revision that will make New York more attractive to some producers is the removal of a $500,000 cap on above-the-line costs, like pay for actors.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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