receivable

Definition of receivablenext

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Recent Examples of receivable Most drones in the US are required by the Federal Aviation Administration to have remote identifications, which provide tracking information receivable by outside parties. Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026 Many founders turn to a line of credit to cover short-term expenses, purchase inventory, or manage receivable delays. William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office said Thursday that Rachel Rominski, 53, is accused of stealing money from the school district while serving in her role as the accounts payable and receivable clerk. Mike Darnay, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 Why Now Matters For CFOs, integrating AI into accounts payable and receivable is no longer optional. Laurent Charpentier, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for receivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receivable
Adjective
  • 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.
    John Samuels, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Simply being related to the deceased doesn't automatically make someone personally liable for unpaid balances.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • However, authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.
    Jason Gutierrez, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023
  • However, the authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.
    Mike Ives, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Collection agencies frequently purchase delinquent debts for pennies on the dollar or work on commission for the original creditor.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • As if the sudden influx of orders weren't enough, Carmy also has to contend with feuding employees, a delinquent trainee, a distracted pastry chef, a dearth of giardiniera, and a dry Sharpie.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

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“Receivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receivable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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