1
as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
we can't afford the cost of a house just yet, so we're renting an apartment
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as in to fetch
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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Recent Examples of cost
Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
The expiration of those subsidies at the end of the year will result in monthly cost increases for millions of people.
—Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
Those pledges – that will cost billions of euros, end austerity and test the country’s frugal mindset – resonated with many Czechs who have seen their real incomes plunge in recent years as the country tackled soaring inflation.
—Reuters 3 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This program gives students, faculty and staff no-cost access to Google Career Certificates and AI training courses.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
The expiration of those subsidies at the end of the year will result in monthly cost increases for millions of people.
—Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
According to the Los Angeles Times, negotiations to avoid the lapse in coverage reached an impasse when YouTube TV wanted Univision to move from its basic streaming package to a Spanish-language add-on one, which would cost subscribers more than the already $83 monthly charge.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
Those pledges – that will cost billions of euros, end austerity and test the country’s frugal mindset – resonated with many Czechs who have seen their real incomes plunge in recent years as the country tackled soaring inflation.
—Reuters 3 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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Marco Aguilera, the Fort Lauderdale chief waterways officer, applied for the grant, which will cover 75 percent of eligible expenses for five years.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Jenny Rosales’ brother, Fernando Rosales, organized a GoFundMe to raise money for funeral expenses.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Don’t miss out on Target Circle Week’s deals on trendy pants, seasonal decor, accent chairs, and area rugs, while prices start at $4.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Fall is a lovely time to visit the continent for fewer crowds, better temperatures, and lower prices.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The auction house expects the custom Babolat to fetch $200,000, potentially making it the most expensive tennis racket ever sold at auction.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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Still, some users say the IMAP support doesn't appear to involve fetching emails from third-party mail servers.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A lot hinges on personal expenditures for goods and services.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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State pensions make up a large share of France’s social expenditure.—
Ana Nicolaci da Costa,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Packages with values of $800 or less, which were previously allowed to enter the United States duty-free, are now subject to a range of tariffs and fees.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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There will be a scarecrow contest (entry fee is $5) and parade of scarecrows.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Always bring a friend, and ensure that person has a cell phone to call 911 in case of an emergency.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Some of the survivors have been urging authorities for more than five years to bring him to justice.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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