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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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Recent Examples of bills
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Since none of the 12 appropriations bills have been approved, this shutdown is more extensive than the partial shutdown that started in December 2018, when Congress had enacted five of the 12 appropriations bills, said the nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank Committee for a Responsible Budget.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Housing and rising bills Housing availability and affordability are particularly pressing issues in Wyandotte County, which has the lowest median income among people living in the Kansas City metro.
—Sofi Zeman
october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
All’s well in the world of showgirls that ends in stadium-sized co-bills.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Those budget bills were sent to Whitmer, who is expected to sign them.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Senate on Friday once again did not pass dueling funding bills that would have kept the three-day-old government shutdown from stretching into next week.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
After failing to pass the stopgap government funding bills on Wednesday, the Senate adjourned for the Yom Kippur holiday.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
During a shutdown, other bills can be brought up for a vote, but all energy would likely be focused on bringing a CR to the floor.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Since none of the 12 appropriations bills have been approved, this shutdown is more extensive than the partial shutdown that started in December 2018, when Congress had enacted five of the 12 appropriations bills, said the nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank Committee for a Responsible Budget.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Housing and rising bills Housing availability and affordability are particularly pressing issues in Wyandotte County, which has the lowest median income among people living in the Kansas City metro.
—Sofi Zeman
october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
All’s well in the world of showgirls that ends in stadium-sized co-bills.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Those budget bills were sent to Whitmer, who is expected to sign them.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Senate on Friday once again did not pass dueling funding bills that would have kept the three-day-old government shutdown from stretching into next week.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
After failing to pass the stopgap government funding bills on Wednesday, the Senate adjourned for the Yom Kippur holiday.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
During a shutdown, other bills can be brought up for a vote, but all energy would likely be focused on bringing a CR to the floor.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
During the second trial in 2025, Thompson’s attorney, David Hayakawa, revealed to the court that $3,900 in large bills had been found next to Tokuhara's body.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Since none of the 12 appropriations bills have been approved, this shutdown is more extensive than the partial shutdown that started in December 2018, when Congress had enacted five of the 12 appropriations bills, said the nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank Committee for a Responsible Budget.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Housing and rising bills Housing availability and affordability are particularly pressing issues in Wyandotte County, which has the lowest median income among people living in the Kansas City metro.
—Sofi Zeman
october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
All’s well in the world of showgirls that ends in stadium-sized co-bills.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Those budget bills were sent to Whitmer, who is expected to sign them.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Senate on Friday once again did not pass dueling funding bills that would have kept the three-day-old government shutdown from stretching into next week.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
After failing to pass the stopgap government funding bills on Wednesday, the Senate adjourned for the Yom Kippur holiday.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
During a shutdown, other bills can be brought up for a vote, but all energy would likely be focused on bringing a CR to the floor.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
During the second trial in 2025, Thompson’s attorney, David Hayakawa, revealed to the court that $3,900 in large bills had been found next to Tokuhara's body.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Since none of the 12 appropriations bills have been approved, this shutdown is more extensive than the partial shutdown that started in December 2018, when Congress had enacted five of the 12 appropriations bills, said the nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank Committee for a Responsible Budget.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Housing and rising bills Housing availability and affordability are particularly pressing issues in Wyandotte County, which has the lowest median income among people living in the Kansas City metro.
—Sofi Zeman
october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
All’s well in the world of showgirls that ends in stadium-sized co-bills.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Those budget bills were sent to Whitmer, who is expected to sign them.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Senate on Friday once again did not pass dueling funding bills that would have kept the three-day-old government shutdown from stretching into next week.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
After failing to pass the stopgap government funding bills on Wednesday, the Senate adjourned for the Yom Kippur holiday.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
During a shutdown, other bills can be brought up for a vote, but all energy would likely be focused on bringing a CR to the floor.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bills
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Afterward, the monster has a moment with Wendy, who pets its head, and communicates with it using clicking noises.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Feed pets indoors whenever possible.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Faultlessly subdued bespoke tailoring, and his grosgrain lapel broadcasts a certain seniority.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Temple of the Arts will also broadcasts the High Holy Day services.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Overcome with fury, the King announces his plan to slaughter anyone who was complicit, including his own grandmother.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Daniel's advertises a Summer Concert Series on its website but says the events were moved indoors to comply with the town's noise ordinance.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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The company advertises several customizations and flavors, which include Blueberry Breeze and Golden Hour.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
22 Sep. 2025
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Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In its follow-up, the group is back with a vengeance after one of their own publishes a novel that puts the Bunnies in a bad light.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The robot’s practical limits remain the primary uncertainty until Tesla publishes operational metrics such as quick responses to human speech, cycle times for common tasks, or independent field trials.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Here, The Athletic assesses each of Dewsbury-Hall’s yellow cards to date and whether Everton have any cause for complaint.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Finally, impact strength assesses a material’s ability to absorb sudden shocks without shattering, highlighting that the hardness alone doesn’t always mean toughness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The clip, shared by Sarah Ingle (@saraheingle), a dedicated dog fosterer, shows seven-month-old Cookie Crisps nestled in her arms while Ingle gently pats her bottom.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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As a matter of fact, pats on the back are probably very few and far between.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Bills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bills. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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