repayment

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Recent Examples of repayment City Manager Jason Behrmann said the repayment would essentially return the money to a local fund for eligible community development programs, rather than send it back to the federal government. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Struggling California small businesses are increasingly turning to merchant cash advances for fast funding, despite risky, high-cost repayment terms. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Additional details include fees, repayment terms, potential effects on credit, consumer reviews and the services included. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Unexpected expenses can erase repayment progress Even borrowers who manage to pay more than the minimum occasionally may struggle to maintain that momentum. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Agree on a repayment schedule and payoff date, and decide whether to charge interest. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 The government owed about $44 billion at the end of 2025, equivalent to roughly 100% of the country’s GDP, and is negotiating with creditors over repayment terms. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repayment
Noun
  • The company may review requests submitted within three months of the unauthorized withdrawal, but reimbursement remains discretionary.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The center’s administrator said 75% of its patients are on Medicare, and the new rule would cut reimbursement for those patients by about 30%.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Rocket Loans Learn More Learn More Spotlight No prepayment penalty.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The tasting menu is still reservation only, but prepayment is no longer required.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Repayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repayment. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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