REPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

repayment

noun

Definition of repayment

as in reimbursement

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Recent Examples of repayment Bottom line SoFi is a leader in the private student loan and refinancing space due to its competitive rates, repayment flexibility, and easy online application process. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Over time, that can turn a difficult repayment situation into one that no longer seems workable — at least not without a major change in strategy. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Both offer free, self-service tools to change your repayment plan, consolidate loans and check your forgiveness eligibility, so there's rarely a reason to pay someone else to do it for you. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

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The district had requested the money from its account in the California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust, or CERBT, as reimbursement for retiree health expenses incurred during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

— Chaewon Chung August 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Still, deductibles, reimbursement rates, exclusions, coverage limits and upfront payment requirements can all reduce that benefit.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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When comparing offers, look at the interest rate, repayment term, payment frequency, fees, collateral requirements, personal guarantees and prepayment terms.

— Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
SoFi offers private student loans and refinancing options with no origination, late, or prepayment fees.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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