as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
almost half of her paycheck goes to child care and transportation expenses
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Recent Examples of paycheck
In anticipation of a first paycheck or big promotion, Sebesta says many young adults will make lifestyle changes, like buying a new car or renting a nicer apartment, in accordance with or even by more than the raise.
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Natalie Wu, CNBC, 2 June 2025
And remember, a major San Jose draw for workers is the paycheck.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Authorities say Margaryan directed F.N. to deposit checks into the company’s account and then move them to other accounts and seek out bank loans, as well as paycheck protection loans and economic injury disaster loans during the pandemic.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Prosecutors say Walczak withheld millions of dollars in paychecks for nurses and doctors at a nursing home.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 28 May 2025
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Natalie Wu, CNBC, 2 June 2025
And remember, a major San Jose draw for workers is the paycheck.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Authorities say Margaryan directed F.N. to deposit checks into the company’s account and then move them to other accounts and seek out bank loans, as well as paycheck protection loans and economic injury disaster loans during the pandemic.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Prosecutors say Walczak withheld millions of dollars in paychecks for nurses and doctors at a nursing home.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paycheck
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The two have grown close in the months since Fried signed an eight-year, $218 million deal with the Yankees, which slightly bested Rodón’s $27 million average annual salary.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Currently, City Council members’ and the mayor’s salaries are determined by the four-member Salary Setting Commission, which operates independently.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Once those discussions are completed and a club has decided on their preferred target, the sporting director and the player’s agent will attempt to come to a deal in principle on personal terms — wages, bonuses, et cetera.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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From the flimsy healthcare system, infertility, low wages, relationships and euthanasia.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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On May 28, Acosta claimed her prize and chose a one-time lump sum payment of $1.3 million before taxes, the lottery said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Enable Google Autofill to save time on Android Enabling Google Autofill can save precious time by automatically filling in forms, passwords and payment details across apps and websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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“Paycheck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paycheck. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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