as in costs
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
they spared no expense in building the house of their dreams
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Recent Examples of expenses
At issue is Treasury’s decision earlier this year to revoke licenses that had allowed the defendants to receive payments from the Venezuelan government to cover legal expenses.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
These are the same folks who also depend more on their tax refunds to help cover their expenses.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
In return, the tournament agrees to cover the team’s travel expenses, including charter flights via JSX, and to reimburse the teams for a food and beverage allowance of $4,500.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Arneson said his sister has set up an online fundraiser to help support his family and cover Jack’s medical expenses.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Florida insurance companies, which are exposed to huge risk, pay a lot for reinsurance and must use the little that’s left to pay expenses and build surplus reserves.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Wise County Emergency Services District 3 has organized a fundraiser through Butterfly Bridge to provide for her medical needs and future expenses.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Financial disclosure requirements Some IRS installment agreements require financial disclosures with details on income, expenses, assets and liabilities.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of Reynolds’ expenses as AFL-CIO president were being charged to a credit card belonging to the federation, several witnesses testified, and Reynolds confirmed, during arbitration.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
These are the same folks who also depend more on their tax refunds to help cover their expenses.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
In return, the tournament agrees to cover the team’s travel expenses, including charter flights via JSX, and to reimburse the teams for a food and beverage allowance of $4,500.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Arneson said his sister has set up an online fundraiser to help support his family and cover Jack’s medical expenses.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Florida insurance companies, which are exposed to huge risk, pay a lot for reinsurance and must use the little that’s left to pay expenses and build surplus reserves.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Wise County Emergency Services District 3 has organized a fundraiser through Butterfly Bridge to provide for her medical needs and future expenses.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Financial disclosure requirements Some IRS installment agreements require financial disclosures with details on income, expenses, assets and liabilities.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of Reynolds’ expenses as AFL-CIO president were being charged to a credit card belonging to the federation, several witnesses testified, and Reynolds confirmed, during arbitration.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenses
Noun
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Even with insurance coverage, which is expensive, most individuals underestimate the costs associated with long-term care.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The key is knowing which filming locations double as genuinely affordable travel destinations, and timing your visit to avoid peak crowds that drive up costs.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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The expansion is part of $5 billion in capital expenditures announced by CEO Michael Fiddelke during Target's investor day on March 3.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Tribune analyzed direct contributions and outside expenditures for a comparable selection of the most competitive Democratic primaries since 2012, the first full primary cycle after the landmark 2010 Supreme Court decision Citizens United, which allowed unlimited outside spending in campaigns.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Expenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenses. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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