OVERPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

overpayment

noun

Definition of overpayment

as in paying

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Recent Examples of overpayment Tampa right-shot defenseman Darren Raddysh could also be in line for some overpayment as well. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026 One counterintuitive way of using that space would be to spend it inefficiently, attempting to win a free agent’s services via a short-term overpayment. — Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 May 2026 People are getting more money back from the government because of their overpayments. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026 This bill would allow them to, in effect, count that overpayment against future refunds due under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overpayment

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Noun

In April, the SPLC was charged as an organization with bank fraud and money laundering offenses related to its paying of informants to infiltrate hate groups.

— Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The affordability crisis extends to healthcare, housing, and access to good paying jobs.

— Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of paying

Noun

Bottom line SoFi is a leader in the private student loan and refinancing space due to its competitive rates, repayment flexibility, and easy online application process.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Over time, that can turn a difficult repayment situation into one that no longer seems workable — at least not without a major change in strategy.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of repayment

Noun

That facility charges for certain types of meeting space, yet Mazariegos’ spending report initially showed no payments or in-kind donations for such costs, Rothstein said.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
The agreement includes a payment of up to $18 billion, part of which is tied to conditional action by other social media giants.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of payment

Noun

The district had requested the money from its account in the California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust, or CERBT, as reimbursement for retiree health expenses incurred during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

— Chaewon Chung August 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Still, deductibles, reimbursement rates, exclusions, coverage limits and upfront payment requirements can all reduce that benefit.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of reimbursement

Noun

Even today, remittances account for roughly ten per cent of the Philippine economy.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Filtering for patterns consistent with commercial transfers, settlement, payroll and remittances, McKinsey and Artemis arrived at roughly $390 billion, about 1% of on-chain movement.

— William Jones, Ascend Agency, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of remittance

Noun

But Jackson argues the compensation itself is not a new development.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
The Overton window for acceptable AI use in Hollywood continues to widen as Hollywood actors, television hosts, and influencers embrace cloning with protections and compensation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of compensation

Noun

Under this contract, the district has the authority to make contributions and request disbursements.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
The state financial watchdog attributed the disbursement problems to administrative delays, weak project management, and late counterpart funding from the Congolese government.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of disbursement

Noun

What to Watch for Political giving is likely to only ramp up as the election draws near, and billionaires could still pour additional millions into top races.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Thank you for giving, sharing, praying, helping carry them through this unimaginably difficult season, and for giving them one less thing to have to worry about right now.

— Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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