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as in payment
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
she always mails in her remittance on time so she won't ever be charged a late fee on her electric bill
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as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the remittance of your outstanding balance is required before you can make more purchases
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Recent Examples of remittance
Countries such as Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia remain unable to reduce their overdependence on foreign aid and remittances, which suppresses productive activity.
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Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2025
Proposals to tax remittances, including a bill sponsored by Vice President-elect JD Vance, are also gaining momentum.
—Simon Romero, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The company continues to focus on expanding its remittance and airtime services in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, aiming to increase its user base and revenue.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Lukas Schulze | Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images
LONDON — British digital remittances company Zepz is laying off dozens of IT workers and is in the process of closing down business units in Poland and Kenya.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
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Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2025
Proposals to tax remittances, including a bill sponsored by Vice President-elect JD Vance, are also gaining momentum.
—Simon Romero, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The company continues to focus on expanding its remittance and airtime services in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, aiming to increase its user base and revenue.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Lukas Schulze | Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images
LONDON — British digital remittances company Zepz is laying off dozens of IT workers and is in the process of closing down business units in Poland and Kenya.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
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Per Report Social Security Changes Position On Controversial Phone Service Cuts Interesting factoid #2: The first monthly Social Security payment was issued on January 31, 1940 to Ida May Fuller of Vermont, who had paid $24.75 into the system in 1937, 1938, and 1939.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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All this documentation will come in handy if your loan balance or payment history is reported inaccurately in the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
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As the fire appears to be outside of airlines’ control, flight compensation may not be payable, according to a note issued by Citi on Friday.—
Leslie Josephs,Monica Pitrelli,Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ensuring competitive compensation, robust leadership development and scalable people operations is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sanchez said he was initially notified in February 2024 he was being suspended without pay for alleged misconduct, then later fired.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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One online resource advises companies to offer free snacks, beverages and even lunchtime yoga when pay raises aren’t possible.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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