repayment

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Recent Examples of repayment Debt relief programs, including debt settlement, can sometimes halt garnishment activity by negotiating a lump-sum resolution or structured repayment plan directly with the creditor. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Caminar is seeking repayment from Williams. Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026 The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most of those borrowers. Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Fewer options for those who don’t consolidate Parent PLUS borrowers who don’t consolidate their debt will have fewer repayment options going forward. Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026 Paris Club creditors agreed to forgive 60 percent of Nigeria’s debt, on condition of an IMF program and a controversial repayment of the remaining 40 percent. Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026 Most do so under income‑driven repayment plans such as ICR, IBR, PAYE, or SAVE. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repayment
Noun
  • Providers frequently cite low reimbursement rates from the state as a reason for not accepting Medi-Cal patients.
    Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Criminals are exploiting Medicare and Medicaid by submitting false and fraudulent claims for reimbursement, according to the Treasury, potentially involving nonexistent or unnecessary medical services.
    Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • CarMax doesn’t charge an origination fee or prepayment penalty, but late fees can vary by state and contract.
    Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
  • In addition, the state’s new two-week prepayment review for medical assistance claims has resulted in some cost savings, Campbell said.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Repayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repayment. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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