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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
The pandemic also disrupted the flow of remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad.
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ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Other research has found that remittances can undermine dictatorships by helping fund opposition activities.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The startup views its competition primarily as large banks, where remittances and business to business payments have traditionally taken place.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Protections for workers are eroding Nepal and Bangladesh are among several countries in Asia that rely heavily on remittances from migrant workers who are vulnerable to abuses despite decades of work aimed at protecting them.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In recent legislative sessions, state lawmakers have introduced bills that would bar undocumented immigrants from opening bank accounts and restrict the money-transfer services that many immigrants use to send remittances back to their home countries.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
India runs a trade deficit in goods that its net trade surplus in services and remittances cannot fully cover.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
These headwinds impede efforts to diversify a national economy still reliant on garment exports and overseas remittances.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
As for preloaded debit cards, the guide asserts that some prepaid card reloads and transfers made from them are taxable remittances.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Other research has found that remittances can undermine dictatorships by helping fund opposition activities.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The startup views its competition primarily as large banks, where remittances and business to business payments have traditionally taken place.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Protections for workers are eroding Nepal and Bangladesh are among several countries in Asia that rely heavily on remittances from migrant workers who are vulnerable to abuses despite decades of work aimed at protecting them.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In recent legislative sessions, state lawmakers have introduced bills that would bar undocumented immigrants from opening bank accounts and restrict the money-transfer services that many immigrants use to send remittances back to their home countries.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
India runs a trade deficit in goods that its net trade surplus in services and remittances cannot fully cover.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
These headwinds impede efforts to diversify a national economy still reliant on garment exports and overseas remittances.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
As for preloaded debit cards, the guide asserts that some prepaid card reloads and transfers made from them are taxable remittances.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittances
Noun
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One judge blocked those actions and required that payments continue flowing to Minnesota and four other states -- California, Colorado, Illinois and New York -- for a variety of social service programs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The fund helps cover things like payroll and lease payments and prioritizes restaurants that don’t have a digital footprint or access to fundraising support.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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The kicker is 20 per cent lower wages for most of them, compared to if United were in the Champions League.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In bargaining both sides remain stuck on just cause provisions, AI and wages, according to union organizers.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Feb. 2026
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That’s why the insurance marketplace to ensure there were no co-pays on routine office visits, age-appropriate health screenings or vaccines.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Enrollees in this form of coverage face no premiums, co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2026
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Remittances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittances. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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