1
as in paid
to give what is owed for
I finally paid off the loan
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as in bribed
to influence someone with a bribe
she paid off the security guard so that she could steal whatever she liked
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Recent Examples of paid off
Ultimately, the high-stakes gamble paid off perfectly for everyone involved.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The hours of sleuthing the world’s largest online retailer for covetable candle holders, throw pillows, and serving bowls have paid off.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
That decision paid off big time.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
In the early hours of Friday morning, with all votes counted, that risk paid off.
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Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Switzerland's aggressive charge has finally paid off!
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The tolls were meant to be temporary until the bonds issued to build the roads were paid off.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The team’s patience with Manaea paid off.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Early-aughts nostalgia paid off better than ’80s, as Masters of the Universe’s box-office numbers trailed behind the horror spoof.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The hours of sleuthing the world’s largest online retailer for covetable candle holders, throw pillows, and serving bowls have paid off.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
That decision paid off big time.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
In the early hours of Friday morning, with all votes counted, that risk paid off.
—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Switzerland's aggressive charge has finally paid off!
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The tolls were meant to be temporary until the bonds issued to build the roads were paid off.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The team’s patience with Manaea paid off.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Early-aughts nostalgia paid off better than ’80s, as Masters of the Universe’s box-office numbers trailed behind the horror spoof.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paid off
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If the estate has sufficient assets after higher-priority expenses, such as certain taxes, administrative costs and funeral expenses, qualifying debts may be paid before any remaining assets are distributed to heirs.
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Amid news of his death, the official Instagram page for Flackstock, a festival created in honor of Caroline Flack, paid tribute to Paul Flack.
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In exchange, the indictment said, the bettors bribed Beasley and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated.
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Undercover recordings allegedly captured Owens detailing how public officials could be bribed and how the illicit funds could be laundered through businesses and campaign donations, the outlet reported.
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The grand jury met in Oakland on July 2, according to the documents, which were signed by a federal prosecutor.
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Crutsinger was released from the hospital Thursday and was met by friends, family and members of the Ponder ISD community.
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“Paid off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paid%20off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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