REPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

repayment

noun

Definition of repayment

as in reimbursement

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Recent Examples of repayment This glitch marks the latest in a series of administrative failures, following false delinquency notices and incorrect repayment calculations, as major federal student loan reforms are implemented. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 This could involve extending the repayment term or adding overdue amounts to the back of the loan. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 If your debt has already become unmanageable and full repayment isn't realistic, debt settlement may be the right option instead. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Numerous companies, including Costco, filed lawsuits or claims with the government demanding repayment. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Although low- and moderate-income households experienced more repayment challenges compared with high-income households, even some adults with higher incomes struggled with repayments, the report also found. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The Gemini Moon moves through your 10th House of Career and sextiles Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources, supporting practical conversations around contracts, reimbursement, responsibilities, or sensitive project details.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Across the country, therapists report pressure from reimbursement rates that often fail to keep pace with rising costs and administrative demands.

— Wayne Lonstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of reimbursement

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Red flags travelers should watch out for include tour operators that offer enticingly low prices or require prepayment.

— Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Fees SoFi Small Business Loan borrowers won’t pay an application fee, origination fee or any prepayment penalties for paying off their loan early.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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