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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
MoneyGram, which is more than 80 years old, has developed a business model over several decades based on remittances that allow customers to deposit money and receive cash.
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Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The stream of remittances from relatives abroad, a consequence of more than 7 million Venezuelans fleeing the country under Maduro to look for better opportunities elsewhere, is also falling short.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
For decades, the U.S. has been the single biggest source of remittances worldwide.
—NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Honduras leads the pack with a 25 percent increase in remittances in the first eight months of 2025 alone.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
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Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The stream of remittances from relatives abroad, a consequence of more than 7 million Venezuelans fleeing the country under Maduro to look for better opportunities elsewhere, is also falling short.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
For decades, the U.S. has been the single biggest source of remittances worldwide.
—NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Honduras leads the pack with a 25 percent increase in remittances in the first eight months of 2025 alone.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
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For a roughly typical home buyer — seeking a $500,000 house, and making an 18% down payment — this simple change would cut the monthly mortgage payment to $1,950 from $2,450, saving about $6,000 a year.—
Fred P. Hochberg,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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These included no agreements with partners for repaying cash advances from the county; failing to timely reimburse nonprofits in the field for services even when money was available; inadequate controls over contract reviews or cash payments; and inappropriate use of funds.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The inevitable capitalistic evolution of the House settlement that allowed for the paying of athletes guaranteed there would be winners and losers, and the winners are – no surprise – the signal-callers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Balanced growth, roads and other infrastructure, continuing a positive approach to economic development, attracting industry and high paying jobs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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With 90% of the district’s budget going to employee compensation, there is no way to make such cuts without impacting programs and services that help educate kids.—
Todd Maddison,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Travelers who purchased travel insurance for their trips can expect support and compensation during a winter storm like the one about to hit the US.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, the National Women’s Law Center reports in 2023, that based on current wage disparities, a Black woman starting her career today could lose around $907,680 over a 40-year working lifetime, simply because of unequal pay.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In addition, his new pay package, valued at up to $1 trillion, could also start paying out over the next decade.—
Robert Frank,Devan Burris,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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