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as in payments
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 disbursements
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 remittances
Approximately 40% of households in Somalia get remittances from abroad.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
In Latin America and the Caribbean, one report from the Inter-American Development Bank projects total remittances of about $161 billion.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The payment problems started last June, with delays caused by a computer system upgrade that slowed remittances to the 12,000 attorneys who participate in the program nationwide.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
These workers send remittances that bolster their families back home, contributing to nine percent of the country’s GDP.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Dec. 2025
Cross-border flows are largely driven by trade and remittances sent by migrant workers from neighboring Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
—semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
In fact, the United States has far and away been the number one source of remittances in the world.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
Beyond that, think of the businesses and workers within Mexico similarly sustained by those remittances.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Indian visa workers are often promised Green Card sponsorship in exchange for their loyalty to their employers, while the Indian government enjoys substantial remittances sent back by these workers, which constitute a significant portion of the country's GDP.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
In Latin America and the Caribbean, one report from the Inter-American Development Bank projects total remittances of about $161 billion.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The payment problems started last June, with delays caused by a computer system upgrade that slowed remittances to the 12,000 attorneys who participate in the program nationwide.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
These workers send remittances that bolster their families back home, contributing to nine percent of the country’s GDP.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Dec. 2025
Cross-border flows are largely driven by trade and remittances sent by migrant workers from neighboring Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
—semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
In fact, the United States has far and away been the number one source of remittances in the world.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
Beyond that, think of the businesses and workers within Mexico similarly sustained by those remittances.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Indian visa workers are often promised Green Card sponsorship in exchange for their loyalty to their employers, while the Indian government enjoys substantial remittances sent back by these workers, which constitute a significant portion of the country's GDP.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittances
Noun
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The administration had asked the court to block full payments while its appeal played out.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kolfage is alleged to have used the funds to pay for home renovations, make payments on a boat, and purchase a luxury sports utility vehicle, cosmetic surgery and to pay off credit card debt and personal tax liabilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The union is seeking higher wages as well as a pay structure that incentivizes staff retention.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The report also proposed better data for tracking wages and job placements for minorities who complete state training programs.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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She’s canceled or postponed doctor’s appointments, chiropractic care and vet appointments to avoid co-pays or bills piling up.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Costs will be passed on to other customers, raising premiums and co-pays.—
Eric Snoey,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those compensations ripple upward.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Remittances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittances. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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