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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
Most banks already provide remittance services, typically through international wire transfers.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
From Africa to Latin America to Southeast Asia, governments have used migration as a pressure valve — letting their best talent leave, send remittances, and keep broken systems intact.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The prize is lower friction on the India–Gulf and India–Singapore corridors that dominate travel and remittances today.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Dominicans in South Florida send remittances to their country, but primarily invest in infrastructure, always dreaming of growing in the U.S. and then returning to the Dominican Republic, consulate officials said.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
From Africa to Latin America to Southeast Asia, governments have used migration as a pressure valve — letting their best talent leave, send remittances, and keep broken systems intact.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The prize is lower friction on the India–Gulf and India–Singapore corridors that dominate travel and remittances today.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Dominicans in South Florida send remittances to their country, but primarily invest in infrastructure, always dreaming of growing in the U.S. and then returning to the Dominican Republic, consulate officials said.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
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Those monthly premium payments are typically deducted directly from Social Security checks, and therefore affect how much of the cost-of-living adjustment beneficiaries may see.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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In hundreds of communications reviewed by USA TODAY, Rochelle described falling behind on mortgage payments, needing help finding a daycare in Austin and feeling disrespected by caseworkers.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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Notably, Ditto is the best paying of the three, but doesn’t accept freelancers from California, Massachusetts and New Jersey.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Gagnon's was the second trade proposal authored by a major outlet Wednesday, in which the Raiders receive incoming draft compensation as part of the acquisition of a quarterback with once high expectations who has fallen out of favor with his current organization.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Granted, the median annual pay of about $35,000 isn’t the dream salary for most Gen Z workers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, Rolling Stone found that actors in the vertical space reported that the genre’s growth also allegedly came with grueling hours, poor pay, racial disparity in leading roles, and a lack of regulation.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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