PREPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

prepayment

noun

Definition of prepayment

as in repayment

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Recent Examples of prepayment 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 Some states, including Maryland, prohibit certain hospitals from requiring prepayment simply to avoid offering financial assistance. — Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Red flags travelers should watch out for include tour operators that offer enticingly low prices or require prepayment. — Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Earlier this year, Oklo announced a power agreement with Meta that included prepayment provisions designed to support project development. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026 There is no prepayment penalty. — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 In addition, the state’s new two-week prepayment review for medical assistance claims has resulted in some cost savings, Campbell said. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026 Bird's office recommends thoroughly researching online sellers, meeting at secure locations and avoiding prepayment for services. — Lee Rood, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepayment

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

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

And don't wait to address the problem simply because the overpayment appears obvious.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
The federal indictment indicates that on or about the date the overpayment was deposited, Cherfilus-McCormick sent her brother a text message with a screenshot of the account’s $5 million balance.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

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