as in unpaid
not yet paid
keep the bills payable separate from the receipts
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Recent Examples of payable
At that point, SSA benefits would only be 83% payable, according to the report.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Parking at Goodwin Field is $12, payable at kiosks in the parking area and on the ParkMobile app.
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Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Listing materials show the residence comes with a 2 percent flip tax payable by the purchaser, with the building permitting up to 50 percent financing.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
Courts now limit medical expense evidence to amounts actually paid or payable, which prevents juries from seeing the much higher initial bills that providers charge.
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Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for payable
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Parking at Goodwin Field is $12, payable at kiosks in the parking area and on the ParkMobile app.
—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Listing materials show the residence comes with a 2 percent flip tax payable by the purchaser, with the building permitting up to 50 percent financing.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
Courts now limit medical expense evidence to amounts actually paid or payable, which prevents juries from seeing the much higher initial bills that providers charge.
—
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for payable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for payable
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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“Payable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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