PAYING UP Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

paying up 1 of 2

noun

as in paying off

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paying up

2 of 2

verb

present participle of pay up

as in paying

to give what is owed for for once our bills are all paid up

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repudiating

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Recent Examples of paying up

Verb

But one year after paying up to bring in FCS star Mark Gronowski, the staff chose to stick with Brown and Hecklinski rather than explore an experienced upgrade. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026 The provision says the members of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization who voted in May to rescind support for the toll lane project have 90 days to reverse their position to avoid paying up. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 The Redevelopment Commission on Thursday authorized paying up to $35,000 to buy a partial parcel to extend the road being created in front of Portage Mall south beyond the Stone Quarry and possibly as far south as Central Avenue. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 With stock indexes now holding more semiconductors than ever, perhaps this month's whipsaw has investors paying up for hedges. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 15 June 2026 Since the middle of 2025, the cost of insuring hyperscaler debt through credit default swaps has climbed, a sign that some investors are paying up for protection rather than trusting the ratings, Reuters reported. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 And the Packers felt the burn last year, paying up in August to trade for All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons only for the 26-year-old to suffer an ACL tear — his first — four months later. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 Depending on the product, shoppers were paying up to 23% more than other shoppers for identical items. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Packing too many could mean paying extra luggage fees, but packing too few could mean paying up to 30 percent extra for a book at the airport. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for paying up

Noun

Funding amounts go up to $100,000 and there are no origination fees, no prepayment penalty fees and no late fees.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Fees Sallie Mae doesn’t charge application, origination, or prepayment fees.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepayment

Noun

Banks will look at factors such as revenue, cash flow, creditworthiness, collateral and business history when determining loan amounts, repayment terms and interest rates.

— Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Having a cosigner can help students access lower interest rates and better repayment options.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of repayment

Noun

Your best option for tax-free relief is to ask whether your employer offers a direct reimbursement.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
State law bars using the fund for anything other than workers’ comp claims and costs, and while DIR calls the practice standard and says reimbursement occurs, the department has declined to demonstrate it.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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