receivable

Definition of receivablenext

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Recent Examples of receivable The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, at which DuPont will receive pretax cash proceeds of $1.2 billion, a note receivable of $300 million, and a non-controlling common equity interest in the future Arclin company, currently valued at $325 million. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025 Why Now Matters For CFOs, integrating AI into accounts payable and receivable is no longer optional. Laurent Charpentier, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Manchester United's net transfer debt has ballooned Transfer fee instalments payable less transfer fee instalments receivable Line chart of Manchester United's net transfer debt showing overall debt and debt due within a year, both of which have grown significantly since June 2021. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 June 2025 The increase was primarily due to a rise in net loans receivable and cash and cash equivalents. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for receivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receivable
Adjective
  • The former congresswoman’s campaign committee is also deeply in debt, including six figures in unpaid bills owed to other law firms.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
  • If the example estate had a credit card balance of $1,200, funeral expenses of $3,500, and $500 in unpaid utility bills incurred before the death, those costs would reduce its total to $27,300 from 32,500.
    Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • For Reynders, that outstanding $670,000 is key to making the math work on an ongoing renovation that will drain the library’s capital reserves.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Ingram’s story is remarkable, and his late-season run was equal parts outstanding, sorely needed and unexpected.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • However, authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.
    Jason Gutierrez, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023
  • However, the authorities then accused Rappler of owing taxes on that transaction.
    Mike Ives, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Some of the hospital’s delinquent payments were scooped up by firms that purchase for investment past-due tax bills.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Acting early, though, before your accounts become seriously delinquent, typically leads to more favorable outcomes.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Receivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receivable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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