Thesaurus results for PAYCHECK

paycheck

noun

ˈpā-ˌchek

Definition of paycheck

as in salary

the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services almost half of her paycheck goes to child care and transportation expenses

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Recent Examples of paycheck Much of her savings went toward closing costs, Hambrick said, while expensive and unexpected home repairs have kept her living paycheck to paycheck in the years since. — Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Gas, groceries, insurance, rent and power bills are eating paychecks, and growth is straining our roads and schools. — Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 Losing a paycheck can make claiming benefits at 62 look appealing, but starting before full retirement age permanently reduces your monthly benefit. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026 The president campaigned on a promise to cut energy bills and attack inflation, but many voters say their expenses are rising faster than their paychecks. — Cleve R. Wootson Jr, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paycheck

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Cap concerns Shaikin wrote about a lockout expected this winter as Major League Baseball owners attempt to implement a salary cap, which limits the amount of money a team can spend on player salaries.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
If Richards is still on the Heat’s roster on Wednesday, his full salary for the season will be guaranteed.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of salary

Noun

The city cannot regulate wages or benefits under state law, according to city staff.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
Ethos will use a financing and production model that Bentley and Kwedar used on their films Jockey and the Oscar nominated Sing Sing, where above and below-the-line talent are paid the same wage and shares in equity in the film.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

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Upgrading to the Thrust Variant requires a $245,000 follow-up payment and adds SpaceX cold-gas rear thrusters alongside an active multi-mode fan system for downforce, cutting acceleration down to under a second.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The language suggests the deal involves obligations that have yet to be fulfilled, potentially including a financial payment.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of payment

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