receivable

adjective

Definition of receivablenext
as in unpaid

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Recent Examples of receivable Many organizations analyze payment patterns alongside outstanding balances to identify receivable issues sooner. — Mona Andrews, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Most drones in the US are required by the Federal Aviation Administration to have remote identifications, which provide tracking information receivable by outside parties. — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026 Many founders turn to a line of credit to cover short-term expenses, purchase inventory, or manage receivable delays. — William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office said Thursday that Rachel Rominski, 53, is accused of stealing money from the school district while serving in her role as the accounts payable and receivable clerk. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for receivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receivable
  1. unpaid
  2. outstanding
  3. owing
  4. delinquent
Adjective
  • Our full story covers some more troubling financial updates, too, including unpaid bills.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • More than 80% of camera citations issued to vehicles with Virginia tags in 2024 also remain unpaid.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of unpaid
Adjective
  • His work there earned him a nomination for his first Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding guest actor in a drama series.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Logan Henderson, an outstanding rookie pitcher the Brewers chose to keep rather than including in a trade last month, outdueled Skubal in Sunday’s series finale at Los Angeles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • However, authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.
    — Jason Gutierrez, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023
  • However, the authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.
    — Mike Ives, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2023
Definition of owing
Adjective
  • If the loan becomes delinquent or goes to collections, that can negatively impact your credit score.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The delinquent loan matured in February 2025, county real estate files show.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of delinquent

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“Receivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receivable. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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