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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
Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The formula Medicare uses to calculate physician reimbursment pays specialists who perform procedures more than primary care providers who focus on keeping people healthy.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the Congressional Budget Office, Medicare pays three times more for certain services performed in hospital outpatient departments than in independent physician offices.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
The local utility pays the community solar provider for the energy generated, and each subscriber receives a portion of the dollar value generated by their community solar subscription as a credit.
—Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Fuel Cell Energy pays for this renewably sourced biomethane at the source but uses the gas available at the port, thus validating the green hydrogen and power claim.
—David Blekhman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
What is covered and how much someone pays out of their paycheck or out-of-pocket is calculated by the insurance company working with the employer client.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
But health insurers are typically doing the bidding of the employer who hires them or the government that pays them to administer a pool of money, which are premiums paid by consumers, taxpayers, workers or employers.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Will Sheppard reels in two receiving TDs as Utah pays too much attention to Travis Hunter, and on defense, the CU front continues to eat.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Because the single life option only pays out over one lifetime, the monthly benefit is usually higher.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The formula Medicare uses to calculate physician reimbursment pays specialists who perform procedures more than primary care providers who focus on keeping people healthy.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the Congressional Budget Office, Medicare pays three times more for certain services performed in hospital outpatient departments than in independent physician offices.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
The local utility pays the community solar provider for the energy generated, and each subscriber receives a portion of the dollar value generated by their community solar subscription as a credit.
—Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Fuel Cell Energy pays for this renewably sourced biomethane at the source but uses the gas available at the port, thus validating the green hydrogen and power claim.
—David Blekhman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
What is covered and how much someone pays out of their paycheck or out-of-pocket is calculated by the insurance company working with the employer client.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
But health insurers are typically doing the bidding of the employer who hires them or the government that pays them to administer a pool of money, which are premiums paid by consumers, taxpayers, workers or employers.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Will Sheppard reels in two receiving TDs as Utah pays too much attention to Travis Hunter, and on defense, the CU front continues to eat.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pays
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As much time as the audience spends on the main characters’ dialogue, the camera also lingers on everything from the various settings of a rapidly expanding Macondo to the loaves of bread and soups in Úrsula’s kitchen.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In his writings, Mangione criticized corporations for increasing their profits and noted how the United States spends the most money on healthcare while only ranking forty-second in worldwide life expectancy, according to the report.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Automobile manufacturing employs many people, with BYD employing more than 700,000 employees!Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The restaurant employs 140 people.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Surveying the market, going on interviews, and comparing salaries can help provide a new perspective and highlight opportunities for professional growth.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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But in a game where teams need to match salaries in order to make trades, Terry is wise enough not to let his guard down.Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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How does even moderate growth in credit card balances relate to consumers’ ability to make on-time payments on their auto loans?Ed Garsten, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the rate of consumers 60 days or more behind on their auto loan payments appears to be ebbing, not so for the balances consumers are carrying on their credit cards.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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There's a good chance his final stat line will look much different by the end of the season as the offense settles in.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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While experimenting with male and female costuming and behavior, Sylvia settles on what can be seen as a delicately balanced middle course in dealing with her gender identity.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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That gives you a little time to do any number of things that can reduce your taxes for this year, boost your bottom line, or spare yourself financial penalties.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, the company hires industry experts who—despite the existing policy—are harsh, judgmental and transactional, making day-to-day collaboration and teamwork extremely challenging.Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In truth, some open roles would not exist but for the partner hires that facilitated them.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Those factors include competition, the costs of ingredients, worker wages, management efficiency and disease outbreaks.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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In its lawsuit filed in February, the FTC alleged that a lack of competition would lead to higher grocery prices, reduce food quality and customer service and harm grocery workers who are pushing for better working conditions and wages.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Pays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pays. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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