as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
almost half of her paycheck goes to child care and transportation expenses
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Recent Examples of paycheck
In anticipation of a first paycheck or big promotion, Sebesta says many young adults will make lifestyle changes, like buying a new car or renting a nicer apartment, in accordance with or even by more than the raise.
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Natalie Wu, CNBC, 2 June 2025
And remember, a major San Jose draw for workers is the paycheck.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Authorities say Margaryan directed F.N. to deposit checks into the company’s account and then move them to other accounts and seek out bank loans, as well as paycheck protection loans and economic injury disaster loans during the pandemic.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Prosecutors say Walczak withheld millions of dollars in paychecks for nurses and doctors at a nursing home.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 28 May 2025
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Natalie Wu, CNBC, 2 June 2025
And remember, a major San Jose draw for workers is the paycheck.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Authorities say Margaryan directed F.N. to deposit checks into the company’s account and then move them to other accounts and seek out bank loans, as well as paycheck protection loans and economic injury disaster loans during the pandemic.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Prosecutors say Walczak withheld millions of dollars in paychecks for nurses and doctors at a nursing home.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paycheck
Noun
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The two have grown close in the months since Fried signed an eight-year, $218 million deal with the Yankees, which slightly bested Rodón’s $27 million average annual salary.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Americans earning a regular salary may have trouble living comfortably in all 50 states.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Without needing to file a lawsuit or step foot in a courtroom, the Department of Education and the Department of Treasury can seize wages, offset a portion of federal benefits (including Social Security), and intercept federal tax refunds.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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These fast-track measures can be used only if proponents agree to pay higher wages to construction workers or set aside a portion of the project for low-income housing on land considered the least environmentally sensitive.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Social Security workers are sounding the alarm that some beneficiaries could see payment delays as the agency undergoes significant changes in the next few weeks.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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On May 28, Acosta claimed her prize and chose a one-time lump sum payment of $1.3 million before taxes, the lottery said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Paycheck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paycheck. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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