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Recent Examples of repayment
If the worker no longer works for the company, employers may need to recover the money another way, including through repayment agreements or lawsuits.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Unexpected expenses, income changes or higher living costs may require you to adjust your budget or repayment timeline.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Additionally, amid this confusion, many borrowers failed to enroll in income‑driven repayment (IDR) plans in time.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
Its spokesperson, Danielle Emerson, said the contract with the state clearly calls for repayment.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
The higher rates are set to take effect as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates several affordable student loan repayment plans and other relief options for borrowers who are financially struggling.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The State Department says such individuals may be eligible only for a limited-validity passport for direct return to the United States until HHS verifies repayment of the debt.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Some major Spirit creditors, however, balked at the proposal, reportedly fearing their priority positions for repayment would be compromised.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Unexpected expenses, income changes or higher living costs may require you to adjust your budget or repayment timeline.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Additionally, amid this confusion, many borrowers failed to enroll in income‑driven repayment (IDR) plans in time.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
Its spokesperson, Danielle Emerson, said the contract with the state clearly calls for repayment.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
The higher rates are set to take effect as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates several affordable student loan repayment plans and other relief options for borrowers who are financially struggling.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The State Department says such individuals may be eligible only for a limited-validity passport for direct return to the United States until HHS verifies repayment of the debt.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Some major Spirit creditors, however, balked at the proposal, reportedly fearing their priority positions for repayment would be compromised.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repayment
Noun
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According to Coffey, the agency doesn't expect people impacted or businesses to receive credits or reimbursement, though some communities may explore local options.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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In the biennial budget passed last year, lawmakers had earmarked a $30 million increase in funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates in fiscal year 2027.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Noun
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With weak credit standards and features like prepayment penalties, interest-only payments, balloon payments and negative amortization, the subprime mortgage space was not concerned about the borrowers’ ability to repay the mortgage.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Restaurants and services used to be easily booked without prepayment or guarantee.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Repayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repayment. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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