ARREARAGES Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

arrearages

noun

plural of arrearage

as in debts

something (as money) which is owed the new buyer must pay the arrearage on the home before moving in

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debts

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Figuring out how to strategize paying down your debts while also saving for emergencies and big goals is a common dilemma for many.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Debt consolidation combines multiple debts into a single loan, ideally with a lower interest rate and more manageable monthly payment.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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