as in unpaid
not yet paid
there's one bill still owing
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Recent Examples of owing
However, authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.
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Jason Gutierrez,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 Jan. 2023
However, the authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.
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Mike Ives,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2023
Imagine owing, say, $40,000 on a credit card, and being charged, say, 20% on it —many people owe more than that, and many cards charge more than that, too.
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Dallas News,
20 Nov. 2022
But her years in office were marked with both personal tragedy – her son Sanjay died shortly into her second stint – and turbulence, owing, in part, to a war with Pakistan, droughts, famine and an economic crisis.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
19 Oct. 2022
And that would mean owing hundreds of dollars for most borrowers.
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Kelly Meyerhofer,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Aug. 2022
But they can still be evicted for other reasons, such as causing a nuisance or owing rent beyond what the assistance covered.
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Bryce Covert,
The New Republic,
5 July 2022
Despite publicly accusing Ver of owing CoinFLEX $47 million in debt, Lamb remains optimistic about the industry overall.
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Taylor Locke,
Fortune,
28 June 2022
Jason Gutierrez,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 Jan. 2023
However, the authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.
—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2023
Imagine owing, say, $40,000 on a credit card, and being charged, say, 20% on it —many people owe more than that, and many cards charge more than that, too.
—
Dallas News,
20 Nov. 2022
But her years in office were marked with both personal tragedy – her son Sanjay died shortly into her second stint – and turbulence, owing, in part, to a war with Pakistan, droughts, famine and an economic crisis.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
19 Oct. 2022
And that would mean owing hundreds of dollars for most borrowers.
—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Aug. 2022
But they can still be evicted for other reasons, such as causing a nuisance or owing rent beyond what the assistance covered.
—
Bryce Covert,
The New Republic,
5 July 2022
Despite publicly accusing Ver of owing CoinFLEX $47 million in debt, Lamb remains optimistic about the industry overall.
—
Taylor Locke,
Fortune,
28 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owing
Adjective
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The value of unpaid caregiving now exceeds $1 trillion annually — more than total Medicaid spending — yet most families still approach it as an unexpected personal challenge rather than a predictable planning event.
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Simply being related to the deceased doesn't automatically make someone personally liable for unpaid balances.
Adjective
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Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
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Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
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“Owing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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