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as in compensates
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 meets
to give what is owed for
you ought to pay that bill before it's overdue
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as in spends
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 employs
to provide with a paying job
pay someone to mow the lawn for the summer
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as in salaries
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
it's difficult to support two children on her pay
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as in payments
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
we should demand pay for all the overtime we're putting in
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Recent Examples of pays
Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The first episode quickly jumps three years ahead as the aggrieved man pays people to search subway stations for the mysterious recruiter who once invited him to the games.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Cruise is his passenger, a ruthless hitman who pays Fox to drive him around wiping out targets.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
At 11th Street, another tree pays tribute to military members and veterans and has American flags and shells for people to leave messages of thanks for those who serve and sacrifice.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
The 29-year-old is in the first year of a three-year extension with the Buccaneers that pays him an average of $33 million per year.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Props also to Zach Braff as Izzy, who gets caught up in the fraud scheme and pays a heavy price, as well as Scott Glenn as Yancy's father, dishing laconic wisdom while fishing on a dock to anyone who cares to listen.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
But the Texas Swing collectively pays out several million dollars, giving athletes a chance to take an early lead in the rankings.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Milwaukee's snow and ice fee is charged annually to homeowners and pays for citywide snowplowing services.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 re-edition pays tribute to the original collaboration, bringing back beloved motifs like the Monogram Multicolore, Cherry Blossom, and Superflat Panda.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The first episode quickly jumps three years ahead as the aggrieved man pays people to search subway stations for the mysterious recruiter who once invited him to the games.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Cruise is his passenger, a ruthless hitman who pays Fox to drive him around wiping out targets.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
At 11th Street, another tree pays tribute to military members and veterans and has American flags and shells for people to leave messages of thanks for those who serve and sacrifice.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
The 29-year-old is in the first year of a three-year extension with the Buccaneers that pays him an average of $33 million per year.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Props also to Zach Braff as Izzy, who gets caught up in the fraud scheme and pays a heavy price, as well as Scott Glenn as Yancy's father, dishing laconic wisdom while fishing on a dock to anyone who cares to listen.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
But the Texas Swing collectively pays out several million dollars, giving athletes a chance to take an early lead in the rankings.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Milwaukee's snow and ice fee is charged annually to homeowners and pays for citywide snowplowing services.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pays
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Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Aging, dishevelled, and alcohol-dependent, Lee spends his time stumbling from one bar to the next, drunkenly throwing himself at attractive young men.Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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The tracker relies on radar technology and satellites to keep tabs on Santa, according to NORAD, which notes those methods are the same ones the agency employs to protect skies over North America.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The business operates more than 11,000 stores across the nation, according to Reuters, and employs close to 200,000 people.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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Coaches Dan Lanning and Ryan Day are also among the best-compensated in the country, with salaries north of $8 million.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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But there is an AI skills gap, which is likely driving the demand and skyrocketing salaries.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The payments depend on several factors, but the maximum payment is $1,400 per person, according to the federal agency.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The best way to tackle this show is to watch Season 1, then look up the big spoiler for Season 2, and then skip Season 2 and watch Season 3, where the program ultimately settles into its melodramatic, soapy groove.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
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As Seattle settles into the rainy season, don't expect a sea of umbrellas on the sidewalks.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Sunday gives these coaches one final chance to coax their teams toward strong performances.Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Chappell then gives the tiny girl quick chest compressions.Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Once again, there’s a selection bias - an author who hires a ghostwriter likely will invest more in promotion and other factors that increase sales.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then, filled with admiration for this person who has turned a simple space into a something transcendental, the patron hires Tóth to oversee construction on a community center in the modest burg of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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The right-back still desires a fresh challenge, having wanted to leave during the summer, and getting his significant wages off the books would be beneficial.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The result will be potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in direct local revenue from the projects themselves, and even more money in direct and indirect economic benefits to the people of the county (through better jobs, higher wages, greater private investment and so on).Tom Quirk, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Pays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pays. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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