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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
Roughly a third of all remittances that are sent to India each year come from the United States, according to India's central bank.
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ABC News,
11 June 2026
India recorded a surprise current account surplus in the January-March period as strong services receipts and higher remittances offset disruptions caused by the Iran war.
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Anup Roy,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
Across Asia and emerging markets, where the cost savings are more immediate and regulators have often been clearer, Ripple has built a stronger foothold with banks, fintechs and remittance firms.
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Tanaya MacHeel,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
That money has been a lifeline for many, in one of the most remittance-dependent countries in the world.
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Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for remittance
ABC News,
11 June 2026
India recorded a surprise current account surplus in the January-March period as strong services receipts and higher remittances offset disruptions caused by the Iran war.
—
Anup Roy,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
Across Asia and emerging markets, where the cost savings are more immediate and regulators have often been clearer, Ripple has built a stronger foothold with banks, fintechs and remittance firms.
—
Tanaya MacHeel,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
That money has been a lifeline for many, in one of the most remittance-dependent countries in the world.
—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for remittance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
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The communication reportedly did not seek payment and included language expressing remorse, a detail experts say is unusual in genuine ransom demands.
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For longtime customer Nita Lynch, who has banked with FirstBank since 1975, the merger has meant spending hours updating routing numbers, retirement accounts and automatic payments.
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.
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An effort to limit healthcare executives’ compensation.
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
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Raymond Meza, who chaired the Charter Reform Commission, acknowledged that pay, staffing and the cost of each council office didn’t come up during his panel’s deliberations.
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However, during season 2 of America's Sweethearts, a group of veteran cheerleaders joined together to advocate for higher pay.
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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