as in to pay off
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Recent Examples of pay down
Revenue generated by sales of the Trump card would be used to pay down the national debt, Trump said.
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Molly Bohannon, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The president's supporters say such cuts have to happen if the nation is ever going to pay down its debt.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 10 May 2025
With that in mind, the Cardinals would likely either take less prospect capital in return or pay down some of the righty's contract in order to land better prospects.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
There’s usually a rebound in March and April, though, as consumers use their tax refunds to pay down debts.
—Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Molly Bohannon, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The president's supporters say such cuts have to happen if the nation is ever going to pay down its debt.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 10 May 2025
With that in mind, the Cardinals would likely either take less prospect capital in return or pay down some of the righty's contract in order to land better prospects.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
There’s usually a rebound in March and April, though, as consumers use their tax refunds to pay down debts.
—Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay down
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New loans were taken out to pay off the old ones, according to prosecutors, until Todd Chrisley filed for bankruptcy, walking away from more than $20 million in unpaid loans.—
Russ Bynum,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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As part of the bill, annual Lottery revenues above $71.5 million each year are redirected into a fund to help pay off the bonds, a change likely worth about $10 million a year.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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The service offers a number of filters for other dietary requirements, and satisfying taste and texture—not always a guarantee on ready-to-eat meals.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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With so much natural beauty right at its doorstep, this region of Chile is bound to satisfy those who are seeking a unique experience.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20down. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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