as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
my dentist's fees seem to increase with every visit
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as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks
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Recent Examples of fee
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reviews new and revised codes and reimburses clinicians based on a fee schedule, which is updated every year.
—Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The level of fee received for Rogers would be the most straightforward way for Villa to alleviate some of the financial pressures and afford them scope to freshen up Emery’s squad.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 June 2026
For instance, Plex last year began removing users’ ability to remotely access a personal media server without paying a subscription fee.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Charcuterie is available on site, but outside food is welcome for a small fee — ideal for families who want to pack a picnic.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reviews new and revised codes and reimburses clinicians based on a fee schedule, which is updated every year.
—Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The level of fee received for Rogers would be the most straightforward way for Villa to alleviate some of the financial pressures and afford them scope to freshen up Emery’s squad.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 June 2026
For instance, Plex last year began removing users’ ability to remotely access a personal media server without paying a subscription fee.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
Noun
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Bessent’s team will assess conditions in Gulf countries and request estimates of the cost of repairing damage inflicted by Iran since the start of the conflict.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Its agenda covers financing options for issuers and the strain that property insurance costs and commercial real estate vacancies place on public budgets, along with bond pricing and market data.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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But among recent high-profile moves, Alibaba reportedly hired Google DeepMind researcher Hao Zhou to support Qwen AI development.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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In February, The New York Times reported DHS hired a social media manager accused of White-nationalist messaging.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Those who are not as loyal to the brand may find the price a bit steep compared to other luxury options in the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The cost of an autograph for each celebrity guest varies in price.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Although subsequent work employed modern technology — from digital modeling software to industrial robots — an underlying rationale endured.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The two systems, however, employ different interception methods.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Likewise, Tri-City has already begun using its powers as a public health care district to recruit additional obstetricians to the area.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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In August 1953, after sponsoring internal destabilization campaigns, the CIA and MI6 recruited a group of army officers to bring down Mossadegh.—
Andrew Arsan,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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Bourzgui, whose father immigrated to America from Morocco, went on to pay tribute to Palestine and his own Arab heritage.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Already, attention must be paid, and italics must be used, because eyepatch Armand is, to use his favorite word, fascinating.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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