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as in payment
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
she always mails in her remittance on time so she won't ever be charged a late fee on her electric bill
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as in paying
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the remittance of your outstanding balance is required before you can make more purchases
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Recent Examples of remittance
Earlier this week, USDC issuer Circle – which earlier this month filed to go public – debuted a payments and remittance network aimed at financial institutions, challenging a major part of PayPal’s business.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
However, the Covid-19 pandemic showed us that, while tougher financial conditions impact consumer spending abroad for luxuries, migrants generally prioritize remittances over other expenses.
—Daniel Webber, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
According to the World Bank, U.S. remittances account for nearly a quarter of El Salvador’s gross domestic product.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Similar to cross-border commerce, remittances depend on a steady flow of people and transactions, both of which remain fragile.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
However, the Covid-19 pandemic showed us that, while tougher financial conditions impact consumer spending abroad for luxuries, migrants generally prioritize remittances over other expenses.
—Daniel Webber, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
According to the World Bank, U.S. remittances account for nearly a quarter of El Salvador’s gross domestic product.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Similar to cross-border commerce, remittances depend on a steady flow of people and transactions, both of which remain fragile.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remittance
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The technology is also reducing cart abandonment by removing common obstacles like account creation and payment re-entry.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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By creating covers on TikTok, she’s been able to slowly chip away at her grad school payments.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The photograph also confronts us with the performative rehearsal of our own projections, our aspirations for the compensations that the sculpture should deliver.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Humane Society officials also rejected criticism of its executive compensation, saying the salaries and benefits are in line with the skills required to manage a complicated and dynamic organization.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Since taking office, she’s been outspoken about issues surrounding economic mobility, including raising pay for city employees and airport workers.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Channel 4 executive pay increased by nearly a third last year, despite the UK commercial broadcaster slashing content spend and jobs.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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“Remittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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