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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
Stay consistent with your payments until all debts are paid off.
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This year alone, there have been monster deals that haven't panned out, like Tanner Scott with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and one-year fliers that have paid off beautifully, like Aroldis Chapman with the Boston Red Sox.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Their vision and hard work paid off in thousands of smiles and repeat visitors who now feel more like family.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
History, and Ruzzin's literary career, reflect that his gamble paid off.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
These improvements paid off in a close race to the finish line.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Terrell eventually paid off or settled some of his debts, but there’s no record of him paying the IRS or many of his other creditors, whose legal claims typically expire after 10 years in California unless they’re renewed.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
The approach paid off, and F1’s corporate hospitality earned recognition from major sponsors as the new millennium approached.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But for now, the young man is grateful that his hard work has quite literally paid off.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This year alone, there have been monster deals that haven't panned out, like Tanner Scott with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and one-year fliers that have paid off beautifully, like Aroldis Chapman with the Boston Red Sox.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Their vision and hard work paid off in thousands of smiles and repeat visitors who now feel more like family.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
History, and Ruzzin's literary career, reflect that his gamble paid off.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
These improvements paid off in a close race to the finish line.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Terrell eventually paid off or settled some of his debts, but there’s no record of him paying the IRS or many of his other creditors, whose legal claims typically expire after 10 years in California unless they’re renewed.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
The approach paid off, and F1’s corporate hospitality earned recognition from major sponsors as the new millennium approached.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But for now, the young man is grateful that his hard work has quite literally paid off.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paid off
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Tributes have been paid to Ricky Hatton after one of Britain’s greatest boxers was reported to have died at his home at the age of 46.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s supporters paid tribute to the activist at vigils in states including New York, Wisconsin, Virginia, North Dakota and Utah.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Reviewing fake CDLs experts say are sometimes issued by unscrupulous American trucking schools or bribed Mexican bureaucrats.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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But the vast majority of officials caught stealing, being bribed or taking kickbacks become footnotes in local history, with the cost of the graft passed on to taxpayers.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Dec. 2024
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite her controversial inclusion at the event, Melnikova’s performances were met with robust cheers from the Parisian crowd.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Paid off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paid%20off. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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