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as in dollar
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front
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as in fee
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
although they were all working adults, their parents still insisted on paying the bill whenever they went out to eat
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as in law
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the legislative committee endorsed a bill that would strengthen consumer protections
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Recent Examples of bill
Camila Domonoske, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Except now, as some of those bills come due at the same time revenue sharing comes into existence, the very real question is no longer an existential crisis.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
However, states bill the federal government for emergency and pregnancy care provided to anyone.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Automakers have been footing a hefty tariff bill — to the tune of $30 billion across the industry this year, according to a recent analysis from Moody's.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Except now, as some of those bills come due at the same time revenue sharing comes into existence, the very real question is no longer an existential crisis.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The four-day festival features more than 115 rock, punk and metal bands, and its organizers bill it as the largest such event on the West Coast.
—Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
However, states bill the federal government for emergency and pregnancy care provided to anyone.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
Verb
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And, yes, kids can pet the zebra, according to Capicchioni.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Attractions covered by admission include a Lainey Wilson corn maze, hay ride, cow and pumpkin trains, carousel, zip line, jumping pillows, obstacle course, petting farm, mechanical swings and slides, musical shows and so much more.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nine people were hurt when a shooting broke out at an Airbnb birthday party advertised on social media, Ohio authorities say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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The bureau typically advertises in southern British Columbia, Calgary and Vancouver, said Mark Robitaille, its executive director.—
Sarah Cutler
November 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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These structures provide support to your back and neck and help improve your overall posture.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Maggie had been necked to a younger dog named Barney.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the minutes and hours following the shooting, graphic, close-up videos of the moment Kirk was hit promulgated across the internet.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Those include promulgating legislation, appointing state officials, presiding over the High Council of the Judiciary, granting pardons, commuting sentences and bestowing honors.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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The storm’s forceful winds unleashed widespread destruction, killing at least 30 people – though its true toll is yet to become clear, with authorities still assessing the number of casualties.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The deadly storm made landfall in Cuba overnight and churned out to sea as officials in Jamaica began to assess the extensive damage on the island.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Remove lid and spoon everything onto warm serving platter or into attractive casserole.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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Just remember to spoon it into the measuring cup (L); then level it with the back of a butter knife (R).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Nov. 2025
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Leading the charge are the UAE and Singapore — where roughly 60% of the working-age population uses AI on a monthly basis — followed by a series of European countries, according to a report from Microsoft published Thursday.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Diners can score free and discounted food at restaurants across Indiana.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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While India has traditionally relied on Russian weapons and discounted oil, its defense imports from Moscow have gradually declined as New Delhi seeks to diversify suppliers and expand domestic production.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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