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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
she paid off the security guard so that she could steal whatever she liked
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as in profit
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
the payoff on the investment was only about $500
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as in pivotal
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Recent Examples of pay off
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Now, the winner plans to pay off bills and start a business.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Diane Harris, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
But this year’s postseason bracket reinforces why quarterbacks are worth the investment and the risk in the top 10 of NFL Drafts — and why hitting on those selections means a major payoff.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Trump has expressed skepticism about student loan forgiveness, criticizing broad debt cancellation as unfair to those who have already paid off their loans.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Now, the winner plans to pay off bills and start a business.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
But the payoff — and, in one case, possible penalty — can be substantial.
—Diane Harris, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
But this year’s postseason bracket reinforces why quarterbacks are worth the investment and the risk in the top 10 of NFL Drafts — and why hitting on those selections means a major payoff.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay off
Verb
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Current customers would be precluded from paying for the additional power generated for new heavy users.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Shein said its suppliers paid their workers twice as much as local minimum wages.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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An attorney for Michael Madigan today repeatedly denied that the ex-House speaker ever thought utility giant ComEd was bribing him, and painted co-defendant Michael McClain as an exaggerator who would frequently use Madigan’s name to inflate his own significance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Among the many allegations of corruption in indictments filed Friday against ex-Mayor Sheng Thao is the notion she was bribed to influence the appointment of a city official who could help secure funding for Thao’s alleged co-conspirators.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Southwest last month reported fourth-quarter profits that surpassed Wall Street estimates, on the back of improved airfares and strong holiday travel demand.—
Deborah Sophia,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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That helped offset a 5.5% drop for Conagra Brands, which lowered its forecasts for upcoming profit and other financial measures.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.—
Harshita Mary Varghese,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Acknowledging the growth that your partner is having will be pivotal to enduring the relationship.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This game is the second time the Chiefs and Eagles have met in the Super Bowl in the last three years and could mark a third consecutive championship for the Chiefs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ewan met her at a children's shelter while filming a TV show in 2004 and has since spoken about her adoption in his 2020 Apple TV+ docuseries, Long Way Up.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Pilot offers free drink with the purchase of any two slices of pizza On Sunday, customers can buy two slices of pizza and get a free medium Coke at participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers, the company told USA TODAY.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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There were 30 million metric tons of food sitting at a port in Houston all week because there weren't U.S. workers to unload the food aid, food American taxpayers had already bought, food that Secretary Rubio said should be delivered, but wasn't.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After the court of public opinion gave him a decisive win in his spring rap feud with Drake, a Super Bowl halftime performance days away and an upcoming tour, Lamar is on a dominant winning streak.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Building a conservative infrastructure Powell captured the conservative zeitgeist at the onset of what would become a long and decisive right turn in American politics.—
Colin Gordon,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Travis weeks earlier cited as the deciding and unprecedented factor.—
Chris Vannini,
The Athletic,
9 Dec. 2024
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As a result of the split, Sheboygan city residents play no deciding role in either of the two districts, which both lean heavily Republican.—
Journal Sentinel,
Journal Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2024
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