1
as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
they are very prompt in the payment of their credit card bills
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2
as in pay
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
our payment for all the work we did barely covered our expenses we finally mailed our last car payment last week
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3
as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
your payment will be issued as a weekly check
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Recent Examples of payment
Essential benefits like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid payments would continue, as would mail delivery under the U.S. Postal Service.
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Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Musk’s role has received criticism from the start, due in part to buyout offers to federal employees alongside mass layoffs; dismantling the US Agency for International Development; and seeking access to sensitive payment systems.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Mortgage rates remain a pivotal factor for buyers and have remained high, which had led to a decrease in mortgage applications to start the year, as buyers were hesitant to commit to higher monthly payments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
The token will also be an acceptable form of payment at restaurant chains, Stebbing teased, and even potentially soon in kids' school cafeteria lines.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Musk’s role has received criticism from the start, due in part to buyout offers to federal employees alongside mass layoffs; dismantling the US Agency for International Development; and seeking access to sensitive payment systems.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Mortgage rates remain a pivotal factor for buyers and have remained high, which had led to a decrease in mortgage applications to start the year, as buyers were hesitant to commit to higher monthly payments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
The token will also be an acceptable form of payment at restaurant chains, Stebbing teased, and even potentially soon in kids' school cafeteria lines.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for payment
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Organizing has allowed grad students, who can barely afford to live in many cities, to advocate for better pay and labor practices.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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That basic annuity is calculated using years of service and the highest average pay during three consecutive years of service, so even employees who are eligible for the program could end up with a lower-than-expected benefit if they are pushed out.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even doctors who are paid a salary are often expected to meet certain RVU goals, and are paid bonuses for exceeding them.—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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The non-exclusive tag carries a $40.2 million salary for quarterbacks in 2025.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Defendants said the relationship gave Willis a financial interest in prosecuting the case because of the compensation her boyfriend received.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Employment and cost agreements are equally critical, defining compensation, performance metrics, and levels of authority for staff.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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This is despite average wage increases in the US of 30% since 2023 and entry-level pay rising 12%.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Contributing to the rise in poverty, the costs of five basic necessities — food, shelter, utilities, clothing and telephone and internet — outpaced wage increases and inflation in 2023, according to the report.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Payment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payment. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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