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as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had
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as in to prize
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Recent Examples of price
Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Centene’s stock price fell to $44.26, down 4.36% from Monday’s close, while Elevance Health’s shares dropped nearly 7% to $350.93.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Redfin suggests that to keep home purchase agreements in place, sellers should get a pre-inspection, be realistic and flexible with concessions and repairs, and price the home appropriately.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Boise residents took to social media in recent months to complain about housing prices.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Centene’s stock price fell to $44.26, down 4.36% from Monday’s close, while Elevance Health’s shares dropped nearly 7% to $350.93.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Markets continued to price in a near certainty for a Fed rate cut next week, and upped the odds for another in December, with just a 4% probability the central bank won't ease two more times before the end of the year, according to the CME Group's FedWatch.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Redfin suggests that to keep home purchase agreements in place, sellers should get a pre-inspection, be realistic and flexible with concessions and repairs, and price the home appropriately.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
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There’s a reason why communities are increasingly pushing back against plans to build data centers; costs borne by the community far outweigh the benefits to the community.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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The bill includes incentives for schools to lower the cost of a degree and to ensure that graduates meet certain average income thresholds, a nudge to help students attain degrees in fields that offer enhanced opportunities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For the full year 2026, the team expects total expenses to be between $162 billion and $169 billion, significantly above the $150 billion analyst estimate.—
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CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Building a website, creating professional product imagery, testing ideas, and running marketing campaigns can all be done without agencies or large upfront expenses.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In contrast to the George Floyd civil lawsuit against Minneapolis – a federal case that would have been decided by a jury – everything in a tort lawsuit against the federal government, from guilt or innocence to the amount of a potential reward, would be decided by a federal judge.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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To appreciate that taking risks, acting like a total fool, and otherwise making hilariously bad decisions in the pursuit of desire can be one of lust’s greatest rewards so long as people are willing to learn about themselves in the process.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While lavender is globally prized for its fragrance, its agricultural residue—totaling approximately 1,000–1,500 tons annually—has long been an underutilized byproduct.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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His winning smile and enduring optimism, along with his habit of riding his bicycle to work while chomping on an apple seemed to help cement his popularity in the Netherlands, where such down-to-earth behavior is prized.—
Mike Corder,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Standard performance fees are 20% after clearing a hurdle which is often set at around 8%.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That review includes parking fees at Park-n-Ride locations, which are currently free for most customers.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Home to a bounty of cookbooks, plus author talks, cooking classes, and clubs, these five Southern stores promise to leave you hungry for more—in the best way.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors said Iran placed a $500,000 bounty on her head.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While posing as fictional businessman Matthew Ellis, Pine befriends Teddy and attempts to ascertain information about a shipment of weapons that Teddy hopes to send out in the coming days.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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The reality of his situation is more difficult to ascertain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Services revenue is expected to grow at a year-over-year rate similar to what Apple just reported, so call it about 14%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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