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as in to reimburse
to make a return payment to
I repaid my friend the $20 he had lent me
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as in to pay
to make a return for
how can we ever repay your kindness?
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Recent Examples of repay
In the other, Trump, who wants Ukraine to repay the U.S. for its previous contributions.
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Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
The bonds are to be repaid over 40 years by the city’s 2% hotel tax.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
When the loan becomes due — typically after the homeowner moves out or passes away — the property is used to repay the lender.
—Mallika Mitra, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Adams allegedly repaid his debts by pulling strings for his benefactors, including meddling in a Manhattan skyscraper’s fire safety regulations to placate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
The bonds are to be repaid over 40 years by the city’s 2% hotel tax.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
When the loan becomes due — typically after the homeowner moves out or passes away — the property is used to repay the lender.
—Mallika Mitra, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Adams allegedly repaid his debts by pulling strings for his benefactors, including meddling in a Manhattan skyscraper’s fire safety regulations to placate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repay
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By acting, essentially, as an in-house contractor for the federal government, the team did not need to directly spend taxpayer dollars and was instead reimbursed by partner agencies.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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The city of Miami has been paying for the beds occupied by homeless individuals and getting reimbursed by the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, the county’s homeless services agency.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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On top of being found guilty of the charges, Huger will also pay $2,900 in total fines and cannot drive a car for one year after her release.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
26 Feb. 2025
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The resort also pays for the catch the fishermen willing to sell them.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This is a remarkable achievement for any engine, let alone one displacing 6.5 liters and the requisite internal mass that must reciprocate at supersonic speeds.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Consequently, Moscow is highly likely to reciprocate with weapons and/or military technologies.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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During a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Brazil in November 2023, Messi and Rodrygo exchanged insults.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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During season five’s ballet party, Gina and Mosley exchanged a look that alluded to either an existing affair or a future one.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Both countries have tried to coordinate with the administration to satisfy concerns and put new measures in place, NPR's Jackie Northam says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Felix said if there is insufficient money in the TIF to satisfy the $825,000 due the developers over the next 14 years, money can come from neighboring TIF districts — two exist — so there is no risk to the city.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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In heavy rain, allow an additional two seconds of distance to compensate for reduced traction and braking effectiveness.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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There was a time when capital was cheap enough to compensate for expansion inefficiencies.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Reflecting Lee’s turmoil as he’s tormented by heroin withdrawals and his not entirely requited affection for Allerton, the film is moody, and the sets reflect the interior landscapes of its characters.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
16 Dec. 2024
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In the book, the main character falls in love with an android that only pretends to requite his feelings.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Mar. 2023
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“Repay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repay. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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