Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay (for)
Verb
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And since state law makes that pension payment the city’s obligation, CPS wasn’t required to pony up.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025 -
At least no one had to pony up for presents, even though most could afford it.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
Verb
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In 2009, Ellison raised $350 million, some from his father, to finance a five-year agreement with Paramount to co-produce movies.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Fortunately, the upfront costs shouldn’t be too expensive for Tesla to finance.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The first-stage booster flew for a record-tieng 20th time, but was expended getting the payload to medium-Earth orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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In other words, our military must shift from expending the U.S. Navy’s multi-million dollar missiles to neutralize Houthi low-cost drone attacks.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Pay (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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