as in profitable
yielding a profit
finally found a paying job
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as in payment
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the actual shopping was quick, but with the long lines, paying for the stuff seemed to take forever
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as in compensating
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received
we need to pay the cashier and then we can leave
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as in meeting
to give what is owed for
you ought to pay that bill before it's overdue
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as in spending
to hand over or use up in payment
rock fans were willing to pay enormous sums to get into the concert
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as in giving
to produce as revenue
an investment paying six percent
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as in employing
to provide with a paying job
pay someone to mow the lawn for the summer
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Recent Examples of paying
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Though players can potentially boost their non-jackpot Mega Millions winnings by paying an extra $1 for the Megaplier.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Lil Baby now approaches his finances differently, paying taxes quarterly and working with accountants.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Drivers' pay was then deposited into the accounts without their authorization, resulting in drivers paying more than $10 million in fees to Branch to instantly transfer their earnings into accounts of their choosing, the agency alleges.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
United are paying the price for restarting their women’s team as late as 2018.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Monthly subscribers in Canada (currently paying $20), Australia ($26) and the UK (£16) will also see pricing increased to $26, $35, and £17 respectively.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
More job seekers are including work-life balance, looking for the highest-paying, low-stress jobs as part of their wellness goals.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Obviously, these innovative companies aren’t paying out dividends.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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After a tumultuous ending in Baltimore, Johnson will be paying the Ravens seasons greetings when the Texans host them on Christmas Day in a key AFC matchup between two playoff contenders.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Though players can potentially boost their non-jackpot Mega Millions winnings by paying an extra $1 for the Megaplier.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Lil Baby now approaches his finances differently, paying taxes quarterly and working with accountants.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Drivers' pay was then deposited into the accounts without their authorization, resulting in drivers paying more than $10 million in fees to Branch to instantly transfer their earnings into accounts of their choosing, the agency alleges.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
United are paying the price for restarting their women’s team as late as 2018.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Monthly subscribers in Canada (currently paying $20), Australia ($26) and the UK (£16) will also see pricing increased to $26, $35, and £17 respectively.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
More job seekers are including work-life balance, looking for the highest-paying, low-stress jobs as part of their wellness goals.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Obviously, these innovative companies aren’t paying out dividends.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying
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Work to build trust, foster creativity and motivate your organization to deliver sustainable, profitable growth consistently.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But when a brand starts to give an e-commerce player 30 to 35 percent of its margin, that e-commerce player cannot be profitable.Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Source Defense Research posting included screenshots showing the malicious payment page alongside the real one, but employing a domain-spoofing technique with a different top-level domain used.Davey Winder, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, the majority of retirees do not receive the maximum amount, so payments could be lower than this amount.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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With the smallest businesses — a key target market for Xero — typically spending nearly half their time on administrative tasks, this is clearly something to be taken seriously.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Unless Moscow legally consents that the funds be used for that purpose, key European states will continue to object to spending them for fear of setting a dangerous precedent.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Netflix is planning on giving plenty of gifts to its viewers on Christmas Day – as long as everything goes to plan.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles led 21-7 after the first quarter, the Commanders had five turnovers, an Eagles player was ejected for giving the crowd the bird and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave the game with a concussion.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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And criminal hackers and adversarial states are already employing AI and MI as instruments to identify and take advantage of flaws in threat detection frameworks.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This requires diverse and representative training datasets, employing bias detection and correction techniques and continuously monitoring AI outputs for unintended biases.Son Nguyen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Since the war began in February 2022, Ukraine has conducted at least 13 successful attacks on oil refineries, targeting one of Russia's most lucrative industries.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Those who had been repaying loans for 20 years or more would have gotten their loans erased.Collin Binkley and Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Murphy responded to jeers, following two poor misses, by scoring twice and repaying Howe’s faith.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For business leaders, this shift demands a reevaluation of digital strategies and advertising, with a focus on balancing growth with consumer well-being and identifying sustainable channels for the future.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Paying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paying. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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