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as in payments
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
she always mails in her remittance on time so she won't ever be charged a late fee on her electric bill
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as in disbursements
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the remittance of your outstanding balance is required before you can make more purchases
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Recent Examples of remittances
Other research has found that remittances can undermine dictatorships by helping fund opposition activities.
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Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The startup views its competition primarily as large banks, where remittances and business to business payments have traditionally taken place.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Protections for workers are eroding Nepal and Bangladesh are among several countries in Asia that rely heavily on remittances from migrant workers who are vulnerable to abuses despite decades of work aimed at protecting them.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In recent legislative sessions, state lawmakers have introduced bills that would bar undocumented immigrants from opening bank accounts and restrict the money-transfer services that many immigrants use to send remittances back to their home countries.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
India runs a trade deficit in goods that its net trade surplus in services and remittances cannot fully cover.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
These headwinds impede efforts to diversify a national economy still reliant on garment exports and overseas remittances.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
As for preloaded debit cards, the guide asserts that some prepaid card reloads and transfers made from them are taxable remittances.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Tourism, remittances and foreign investment helped rescue the economy from collapse in those years, something that hasn’t happened this time around.
—Orlando Matos, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The startup views its competition primarily as large banks, where remittances and business to business payments have traditionally taken place.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Protections for workers are eroding Nepal and Bangladesh are among several countries in Asia that rely heavily on remittances from migrant workers who are vulnerable to abuses despite decades of work aimed at protecting them.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In recent legislative sessions, state lawmakers have introduced bills that would bar undocumented immigrants from opening bank accounts and restrict the money-transfer services that many immigrants use to send remittances back to their home countries.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
India runs a trade deficit in goods that its net trade surplus in services and remittances cannot fully cover.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
These headwinds impede efforts to diversify a national economy still reliant on garment exports and overseas remittances.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
As for preloaded debit cards, the guide asserts that some prepaid card reloads and transfers made from them are taxable remittances.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Tourism, remittances and foreign investment helped rescue the economy from collapse in those years, something that hasn’t happened this time around.
—Orlando Matos, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittances
Noun
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Most payments arrive quickly because the vast majority of recipients are paid electronically.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new tax break mirrors the mortgage interest deduction, which allows homeowners to deduct interest payments on up to $750,000 of mortgage debt, or $375,000 if married and filing separately.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rents are rising faster than wages, pushing families, seniors and young people out of their communities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The union initiated the strike after the school district and union leaders failed to reach an agreement after months of negotiations on increases in teachers' wages, better health benefits, and more resources and safer conditions for students.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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That’s why the insurance marketplace to ensure there were no co-pays on routine office visits, age-appropriate health screenings or vaccines.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Enrollees in this form of coverage face no premiums, co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2026
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Remittances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittances. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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