to be paid

ADJECTIVE

due

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expected outstanding overdue owed payable scheduled

STRONG

IOU collectible

WEAK

chargeable in arrears mature not met receivable unliquidated unsatisfied unsettled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

paid settled

ADJECTIVE

owed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

overdue payable unpaid unsettled

STRONG

expected mature owing scheduled

WEAK

IOU chargeable collectible in arrears not met outstanding receivable unliquidated unsatisfied

Antonyms

STRONGEST

paid settled

ADJECTIVE

receivable

Synonyms

WEAK

IOU chargeable collectible expected in arrears mature not met outstanding overdue owed owing payable scheduled unliquidated unpaid unsatisfied unsettled

Example Sentences

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Reassignment happens in cases where an employee must continue to be paid as an investigation proceeds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In addition, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will issue new guidance that allows doctors to be paid for work to take people off psychiatric drugs, including monitoring withdrawal and tracking outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

LIV golfers will continue to be paid according to the terms of their contracts as long as they stick with the league and the tour’s events unfold as planned.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Another £5.5m is expected to be paid out, though claims will now be prioritised "based on the risk of harm by those making them".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The kids are home with Mrs. Trapane, and she needs to be paid.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

to be paid

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