PAID UP Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

paid up

verb

past tense of pay up

as in paid

to give what is owed for for once our bills are all paid up

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Pimentel’s analysis does factor in gratuities which are paid to roles that support guest services, such as cabin stewards, waiters in the dining room and others.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Small businesses often struggle with diverse operational demands like bookkeeping, payroll and marketing, lacking resources and economies of scale for in-house specialists or paid third party services.

— Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of paid

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Ultimately, the high-stakes gamble paid off perfectly for everyone involved.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
The hours of sleuthing the world’s largest online retailer for covetable candle holders, throw pillows, and serving bowls have paid off.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026

Definition of paid off

Verb

The grand jury met in Oakland on July 2, according to the documents, which were signed by a federal prosecutor.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Crutsinger was released from the hospital Thursday and was met by friends, family and members of the Ponder ISD community.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

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