lump sum
noun
: an amount of money that is paid at one time : a single sum of money
The bonus is paid out in a lump sum.
take their winnings as a lump-sum payment
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Companies are being asked to contribute a lump sum or pay in up to three installments by 2027, CBS News reported.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Oct. 2025
Schools have the freedom to be flexible with the $50-$200 million lump sum.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recipients get one lump sum, meaning that any delays could have major implications on their ability to pay for food.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
How the structure works Traditional auto policies require an initial lump sum before protection begins.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Oct. 2025
Schools have the freedom to be flexible with the $50-$200 million lump sum.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recipients get one lump sum, meaning that any delays could have major implications on their ability to pay for food.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
How the structure works Traditional auto policies require an initial lump sum before protection begins.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lump sum
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“Lump sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20sum. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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