going rate

noun

: the average or usual price that is charged for something
What's the going rate for a babysitter?

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Given the going rate for starters, his annual salary alone could push past $21 million and blast the Thunder into the second apron. Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Pai put in an order for eight Hurley surfboards for $300 each, far more than the going rate, and wrote a check for $2,400 to fund the shaper’s project. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 June 2026 The going rate for the contracts can range from just a few thousand dollars to several times that, a Europol spokesperson said. ABC News, 12 June 2026 That’s the going rate for high-quality veteran wide receivers, one NFC analytics executive noted, highlighting the Broncos’ trade for Jaylen Waddle this offseason. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for going rate

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“Going rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/going%20rate. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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