RECEIVABLE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

receivable

adjective

Definition of receivable

as in unpaid

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Recent Examples of receivable Many organizations analyze payment patterns alongside outstanding balances to identify receivable issues sooner. — Mona Andrews, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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

Bass was in Chicago when the fire broke out, and after it was extinguished, The Times reported that one of Bass’ top advisors was working as a crisis communications consultant for Lineage while still serving as an unpaid advisor to the mayor.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Attorney calls it a ‘botched’ investigation Evans was placed on unpaid leave during the criminal case.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of unpaid

Adjective

Conrad has done an outstanding job of pulling together a team of local workers at all levels of the business.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Livingston is now an outstanding player on Telfair County’s girls basketball team, which went 20-8 last season.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of outstanding

Adjective

Know More Waters is one of a number of senior members of Congress that fellow Democrats are grumbling about in private for being delinquent on their dues to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Even more surprising is the list of prominent customers with delinquent accounts.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of delinquent

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