RECEIVABLE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

receivable

adjective

Definition of receivable

as in unpaid

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Recent Examples of receivable While invoice factoring focuses primarily on accounts receivable, invoice financing, on the other hand, can apply to various asset categories, including receivables, inventory, equipment and, in some cases, real estate. — Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Most drones in the US are required by the Federal Aviation Administration to have remote identifications, which provide tracking information receivable by outside parties. — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026 Many founders turn to a line of credit to cover short-term expenses, purchase inventory, or manage receivable delays. — William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office said Thursday that Rachel Rominski, 53, is accused of stealing money from the school district while serving in her role as the accounts payable and receivable clerk. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for receivable

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Adjective

Traditional credit monitoring generally will not detect the misuse itself, although unpaid debts could eventually create other financial complications.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The idea is to let an assistant check connected accounts for tasks such as unpaid invoices and draft reminders without waiting for a prompt, so users spend less time figuring out what to ask for.

— Wen Shao, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of unpaid

Adjective

Highfill maintains a covenant requiring utility rates to generate net revenues equal to at least 110% of maximum annual debt service on outstanding system bonds.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The debt reflects the principal amount outstanding under convertible notes Anthropic issued to Amazon starting in 2023, according to the lab's prospectus.

— Ashley Capoot,Jordan Novet,Annie Palmer,Lora Kolodny,Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of outstanding

Adjective

The county’s program allows Clerk Monica Gordon to administer payment plans and waive interest costs for a small group of property owners that owe delinquent taxes.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Bottoms and her husband have a history of delinquent property taxes going back years.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of delinquent

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