1
as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
they are very prompt in the payment of their credit card bills
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2
as in pay
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
our payment for all the work we did barely covered our expenses we finally mailed our last car payment last week
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3
as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
your payment will be issued as a weekly check
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Recent Examples of payment
Now? Compton uses part of his NIL payments for a professional meal prep service that provides healthier options with proper amounts of carbohydrates and protein.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Tax credits would be available to reimburse US citizens who send payments abroad.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The letter said the federal agency would request the data through third-party payment processors that contract with states, and would use the data to ensure the integrity of the food assistance program and verify the eligibility of recipients.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 13 May 2025
If victims click the link, scammers may be able to access their personal information and device and ask for payment.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
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Since taking office, she’s been outspoken about issues surrounding economic mobility, including raising pay for city employees and airport workers.—
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Employees whose annual pay exceeds a specified threshold in the previous tax year—$160,000 in 2025, adjusted annually for inflation—are not eligible to claim the new tip deduction.—
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The effort also aims to improve staff retention and recruitment at a time when hiring enough teachers can prove challenging — especially in an expensive city where the rising cost of having a family outpaces a teacher’s salary.—
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Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.—
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Others had to help Paredes with his job responsibilities without any compensation or reduction to their debt, according to officials.—
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Forward-thinking plans support providers with documentation and coding resources to ensure fair compensation.—
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No tax on tips, overtime Tipped employees like waiters and hairstylists would be able to claim a new tax deduction for tips through 2028, as could workers who are paid overtime wages.—
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Another state statute regarding contractors also restricts the city’s ability to impose wage regulations on companies providing services under contract, Fox said.—
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“Payment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payment. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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