as in paying up
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1
as in paying
to give what is owed for
I finally paid off the loan
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2
as in bribing
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 paying off
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
The higher costs include facility maintenance, labor contracts, employee pensions and paying off existing debt.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Lockheed Martin said these investments are already paying off.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
This is the lowest price that the impressive ROG G700 battlestation has sold for in 90 days, so Prime Day is already paying off.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
Pascale’s playing is deeply measured, the years of classical training paying off, with not a hint of scratchiness to be heard.
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Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
UnitedHealth Group is on track to continue outperforming on earnings as its corporate strategy shift begins to show signs of paying off, likely giving its shares a nice boost, according to Bank of America.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Plex’s evolution from its legacy business seems to be paying off.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Tahoe agencies said efforts to keep the invasive mussels out of Lake Tahoe are paying off.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
Coach Bora Milutinovic’s strategy of packing the field with defenders, starting only one forward, seemed to be paying off.
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Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
The higher costs include facility maintenance, labor contracts, employee pensions and paying off existing debt.
—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Lockheed Martin said these investments are already paying off.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
This is the lowest price that the impressive ROG G700 battlestation has sold for in 90 days, so Prime Day is already paying off.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
Pascale’s playing is deeply measured, the years of classical training paying off, with not a hint of scratchiness to be heard.
—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
UnitedHealth Group is on track to continue outperforming on earnings as its corporate strategy shift begins to show signs of paying off, likely giving its shares a nice boost, according to Bank of America.
—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Plex’s evolution from its legacy business seems to be paying off.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Tahoe agencies said efforts to keep the invasive mussels out of Lake Tahoe are paying off.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying off
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Earlier this year, Oklo announced a power agreement with Meta that included prepayment provisions designed to support project development.
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There is no prepayment penalty.
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Not trade unions, which ought to realize licensure reform will ultimately lead to more dues-paying members.
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No other white author of the late 19th century engaged so fully with the Black community, whether in promoting the Fisk Jubilee Singers or paying expenses for a Black student at Yale Law School.
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They are charged with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy for allegedly bribing Beasley to manipulate his performance.
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Similar raids by the feds at addresses tied to then-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and then-San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo eventually led to criminal indictments against both politicians, as well as the businessmen accused of bribing them.
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However, advocacy groups warn that RAP could lead to significantly higher payments for many borrowers, a longer 30-year repayment term, and RAP payments may not count towards student loan forgiveness under other plans, like IBR.
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Mayotte says the financial pain will be ongoing for many consumers who had built personal budget forecasts around a much lower student loan repayment amount.
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The de Kansky family settled in California, first in Los Angeles, then in Newport Beach, followed by three years in Altadena before buying a home in Sierra Madre.
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This is still more affordable than buying mesclun at the grocery store, which will cost you $3 to $6 for a 5- to 16-ounce package.
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For instance, in addition to covering repairs, Endurance plans come with perks like 24/7 roadside assistance, windshield repair, fob replacement and rental car reimbursement.
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But the Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that the government could not provide a separate reimbursement plan for 340B hospitals.
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“Paying off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paying%20off. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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