as in paying off
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
for once our bills are all paid up
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Recent Examples of paying up
Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Often these are aimed at either conning applicants into paying up-front fees or providing personal information that the scammers later use to gain access to credit in the victim’s name.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
For nearly a decade, NASA relied on Russian Soyuz spacecraft, paying up to $80 million per astronaut seat, roughly $4 billion in total.
—Svetla Ben-Itzhak, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to 200,000 euros ($232,000) as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to 200,000 euros ($232,000) as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Walmart’s online operations grew 24% globally and exceeded $150 billion of sales last year, with consumers increasingly paying up for faster options.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
But it was still caught flat-footed, paying up to twice the usual cost for romaine before briefly using other greens in its salads.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The university is proposing paying up to a $10 million entry fee while also forgoing league revenue, which could be up to $2 million, sources told CBS Sacramento's Jake Gadon.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Americans are hitting the road despite elevated prices For many Americans there is no choice besides paying up.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Often these are aimed at either conning applicants into paying up-front fees or providing personal information that the scammers later use to gain access to credit in the victim’s name.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
For nearly a decade, NASA relied on Russian Soyuz spacecraft, paying up to $80 million per astronaut seat, roughly $4 billion in total.
—Svetla Ben-Itzhak, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to 200,000 euros ($232,000) as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to 200,000 euros ($232,000) as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Walmart’s online operations grew 24% globally and exceeded $150 billion of sales last year, with consumers increasingly paying up for faster options.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
But it was still caught flat-footed, paying up to twice the usual cost for romaine before briefly using other greens in its salads.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The university is proposing paying up to a $10 million entry fee while also forgoing league revenue, which could be up to $2 million, sources told CBS Sacramento's Jake Gadon.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying up
Verb
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Accordingly, here’s a look at 10 high-paying careers that are dominated – or at least led – by women.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a 200-unit project receiving city incentives, for example, that would mean paying $200,000 rather than include 40 affordable units in a development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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CarMax doesn’t charge an origination fee or prepayment penalty, but late fees can vary by state and contract.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition, the state’s new two-week prepayment review for medical assistance claims has resulted in some cost savings, Campbell said.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fast food’s juggling act — investing in value through promotions and discounts while raising prices on some premium items — appears to be paying off, according to Revenue Management Solutions, a restaurant consulting company.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fast food’s juggling act – investing in value through promotions and discounts while raising prices on some premium items – appears to be paying off, according to Revenue Management Solutions, a restaurant consulting company.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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As a result, some borrowers, particularly those who were enrolled in the now‑winding‑down SAVE income‑driven repayment plan, may now owe substantially more to receive the same credit toward forgiveness.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Paris Club creditors agreed to forgive 60 percent of Nigeria’s debt, on condition of an IMF program and a controversial repayment of the remaining 40 percent.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Providers frequently cite low reimbursement rates from the state as a reason for not accepting Medi-Cal patients.—
Kristen Hwang,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Criminals are exploiting Medicare and Medicaid by submitting false and fraudulent claims for reimbursement, according to the Treasury, potentially involving nonexistent or unnecessary medical services.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Paying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paying%20up. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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