PAYING OFF Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

paying off 1 of 2

noun

as in paying up

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paying off

2 of 2

verb

present participle of pay off

as in paying

to give what is owed for I finally paid off the loan

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repudiating

as in bribing

to influence someone with a bribe she paid off the security guard so that she could steal whatever she liked

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Recent Examples of paying off

Verb

Wyandotte County commissioners agreed to dedicate up to $450 million in new local sales tax dollars generated on 236 acres in western KCK to go toward paying off debt taken out to pay for the stadium’s construction. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026 Rivian had high hopes for its more affordable R2 vehicle — and so far, those hopes appear to be paying off. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 The bet seemed to be paying off Friday, as thousands of adults flocked to local branches to snag library cards featuring the adorable anthropomorphic gang on launch day. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 Whatever investments Putin has made certainly seem to be paying off, though. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Saudi Aramco says its investments in artificial intelligence and other technologies are already paying off by cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and enhancing its response to disruptions from the regional war. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026 For many companies, implementing AI is already paying off—but there needs to be more clarity on the technology’s financial impact. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Because the Village operates with a balanced budget and zero municipal debt, this new revenue does not need to go toward paying off debt or covering past obligations. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 The Boyd deal has already shown signs of paying off since closing in March. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying off

Noun

None of the lenders on CNBC Select's list of the best personal loans charge a prepayment penalty.

— Dan Avery,Megan DeMatteo, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
The tasting menu is still reservation only, but prepayment is no longer required.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepayment

Verb

AutoGov takes care of regular tasks like renewing licenses, paying bills, and booking routine health appointments.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The organization paying for it may also receive only part of its value, as when a hospital funds a system that benefits patients and insurers.

— Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of paying

Verb

Joseph Livreri and his brother Anthony Livreri pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bribery after being charged with bribing a former New York City buildings commissioner who was part of Eric Adams' Democratic administration.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Lucienne, a mountain girl charmed by Ortiz, eased their passage by bribing the right gendarme.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of bribing

Noun

Under the new Repayment Assistance Plan, or RAP, borrowers face a 30-year repayment term that mirrors a traditional home mortgage.

— Jessica Dickler,Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
That is forcing countries to make hard choices between supporting their most vulnerable people and meeting their debt repayment obligations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of repayment

Verb

This process included buying a physics-defying piece of furniture that without aid of magic could toggle between both a bed and sofa — something called a futon.

— Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
The tool helps visualize how different stones and settings sit on an actual hand, useful when buying online or planning a surprise proposal without the recipient present.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of buying

Noun

Nath said Compass has spent years working on reimbursement mechanisms for that monitoring and is engaging with commercial insurers and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to secure coverage.

— Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Idaho’s reimbursement rates for care providers also pale in comparison to some neighboring states.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of reimbursement

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