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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
The online remittance service based in Seattle gauged how many hours respondents worked, the length of their commute, their sleep schedule, the length of their workday, and their overall level of work-life satisfaction.
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Chloe Berger, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
The decline is attributed to a reduction in global airtime revenue and a decrease in remittance revenue.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
But these bans are short-lived, as the need for remittances prevails.
—Neil Quilliam, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2023
World & Nation Mexico is bracing for a new Trump presidency after threats of tariffs, deportations, attacks
Nov. 7, 2024
Mexican immigrants in the United States are also pillars of the Mexican economy, sending more than $60 billion annually in remittances back to their homeland.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Chloe Berger, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
The decline is attributed to a reduction in global airtime revenue and a decrease in remittance revenue.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
But these bans are short-lived, as the need for remittances prevails.
—Neil Quilliam, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2023
World & Nation Mexico is bracing for a new Trump presidency after threats of tariffs, deportations, attacks
Nov. 7, 2024
Mexican immigrants in the United States are also pillars of the Mexican economy, sending more than $60 billion annually in remittances back to their homeland.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
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Indiana House Bill 1448, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, addresses issues with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the 2019 session.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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But that’s not what’s happening here; Trump is seeking a full withdrawal and a halt to all payments, which will put an appreciable dent in the agency’s budget.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The organization advises pet owners to be cautious when responding to unknown contacts and to request proof of life before offering any form of compensation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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What worked for them this time might not work next season as the sport transitions to the next iteration of player compensation.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the University of Utah’s Han said data shows that there’s a strong correlation between teachers’ pay, teachers’ morale, and student performance.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is an in-office position that receives night shift differential pay.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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