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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pays down
Verb
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The real argument is not that persistence pays off or that inner work guarantees outer results.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026 -
Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Under current rules, each venue pays up to $15 million annually.—
Christopher Damien,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The SoonerSafe Rebate Program pays up to 75% of the cost of a new safe room, up to $3,000.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Pays down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pays%20down. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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