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as in compensated
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 met
to give what is owed for
you ought to pay that bill before it's overdue
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as in spent
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 hired
to provide with a paying job
pay someone to mow the lawn for the summer
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Recent Examples of paid
Morgan Smith,raffi Paul, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024
At the other end of the spectrum, WordPress.com offers just a knowledgebase to free users; live chat is only for paid accounts.
—PCMAG, 28 Sep. 2024
Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
If anything, Lynch's Dune put paid to the notion that Frank Herbert's novel could be successfully ported to film.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The platform earns its revenue primarily from contractors, who pay to advertise on Angi, and from paid memberships, which provide discounts on additional services for an annual fee.
—Morgan Smith,raffi Paul, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024
At the other end of the spectrum, WordPress.com offers just a knowledgebase to free users; live chat is only for paid accounts.
—PCMAG, 28 Sep. 2024
Verb
After that, Ten Hag paid the price for underperformance in Season One and Two, and caretaker manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was in charge for the next two games of Season Three, a win and a draw.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
If anything, Lynch's Dune put paid to the notion that Frank Herbert's novel could be successfully ported to film.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paid
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The least expensive gas is in Georgia’s northern neighbor.Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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In her youth, Susan’s hair was the stuff of legend: that elusive strawberry blonde shade that usually requires an expensive colorist's help.Monica Ainley, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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The money, many believed, should not be used on improving the comforts of prison when there are victims to be compensated.Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Under these circumstances the workers will usually be compensated for their unpaid labor once the relevant appropriations bill is enacted.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Surprisingly little time has been spent on this issue since the war began.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers spent his first three NFL seasons behind quarterback Brett Favre with the Green Bay Packers, while Jordan Love spent his first three seasons backing up Rodgers in Green Bay.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Eventually, Sheba grew pale, papery bark and yielded resin.Franz Lidz, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The site yielded a wealth of artifacts, including columnar structures, 10 semi-subterranean houses, and deep pits related to gold mining.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
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The league hired director Jonathan Klein, who was familiar working with players, having done the famous Uncle Drew commercials starring Kyrie Irving.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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When Pittsburgh hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, acquired Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to play quarterback and drafted three offensive linemen in the first four rounds, big things were predicted for the run game.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Shares closed on Wednesday at 1,601 yen, higher than the offer price of 1,455 yen per share, which was the midpoint of its IPO price band ranging from 1,390-1,520 yen.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, under a 2019 law, all federal workers would be reimbursed for retroactive wages later.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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But Zelle was not specific on what kind of scams were going to be reimbursed.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The singer Cher evacuated to a hotel on Monday night along with her pets, according to her publicist, who gave no other details.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Paid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paid. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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