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as in statements
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
why is the electric bill so high this month?
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as in notes
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 posters
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place
posted a bill advertising the new play
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as in expenses
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 laws
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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as in invoices
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Recent Examples of bills
Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 May 2026
In fact, Russian statistics show that nonpayments of commercial bills hit a record high of $109 billion in January.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Electric bills are climbing across New York, our power grid is aging, and energy demand keeps growing.
—Tom Von Essen, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
And recently Robert Smedley, the city council minority leader and close Stewart political ally, paid off thousands of dollars in overdue sewer and water bills after the council found the delinquencies.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
He was best known for passing bills to crack down on school vaccine requirements, but also authored legislation to ban smoking at youth sports and control the prescription drug market.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Their 8-2 vote, with members Philip Lopez and Chuck Stites dissenting, indicated that most commissioners are on board with the company’s promises to help reduce local energy bills and strengthen the electric grid.
—Sofi Zeman
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
And Cox said Arden residents won’t see Project Tango’s impact reflected in their utility bills.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Both bills died in the past week.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
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And then how much time and energy does that take us away from doing the things that pay the bills?
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 May 2026
In fact, Russian statistics show that nonpayments of commercial bills hit a record high of $109 billion in January.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Electric bills are climbing across New York, our power grid is aging, and energy demand keeps growing.
—Tom Von Essen, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
And recently Robert Smedley, the city council minority leader and close Stewart political ally, paid off thousands of dollars in overdue sewer and water bills after the council found the delinquencies.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
He was best known for passing bills to crack down on school vaccine requirements, but also authored legislation to ban smoking at youth sports and control the prescription drug market.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Their 8-2 vote, with members Philip Lopez and Chuck Stites dissenting, indicated that most commissioners are on board with the company’s promises to help reduce local energy bills and strengthen the electric grid.
—Sofi Zeman
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
And Cox said Arden residents won’t see Project Tango’s impact reflected in their utility bills.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Both bills died in the past week.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bills
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The best way to remove ticks from your property is to keep up with general yard maintenance, especially around bushes that pets frequently brush up against.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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This method creates a durable, washable bed that pets love.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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The museum broadcasts the event live on its website.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Most planes already have technology that broadcasts their locations, called ADS-B Out, but are not equipped with collision-avoidance technology referred to as ADS-B In.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces new rules for the upcoming season, and this year, much of the focus is on AI.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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As IndieWire exclusively announces, the new program is designed to identify and elevate a single emerging filmmaker with a distinct creative voice worth championing today.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zepbound, manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, advertises common side effects on its website that include hair loss, nausea and vomiting, fatigue and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Vine also advertises free customer service from actual humans for installation issues.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Athleta is one that rarely discounts everything, which is why its 25 percent off sitewide winter sale should be on your radar to score built-to-last travel pants.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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At last week’s FLGCA anniversary celebration, Beth Kassab of the Winter Park Voice and Jason Garcia, who publishes the website Seeking Rents, described how organizations can collaborate to defend access to public information.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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One respected firm publishes a study forecasting mass firings, while another estimates the net effect is minimal.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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First, State Farm assesses claims for wind and hail damage using definitions and exclusions that do not appear in customers' policies, say plaintiffs' lawyers and Drummond, the Oklahoma attorney general.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sue Halpern assesses the current threat of digital warfare and how the Administration may have weakened American defenses.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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But when Sandel saw more chimps appear, the primates did not reunite in their typical fashion of loud screaming, pats on the back and holding hands.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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During the performance, the singer kneels down to hand Fox the award and pats his head before continuing on.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Bills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bills. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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