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
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Complicating matters was $100 million in mitigation fees Bal Harbour Shops had to pay for permission to proceed with the expansion.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
There is no minimum spending limit or extra fees, and the card can be used as many times as needed each month as long as there are funds on it.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, the companies jointly filed a settlement in federal court in San Francisco, agreeing to changes that lower fees and expand choice for developers and users.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The monthly fee of $50 covers the service, a modem/router kit, and gives access to Cox’s cable network infrastructure.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Complicating matters was $100 million in mitigation fees Bal Harbour Shops had to pay for permission to proceed with the expansion.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
There is no minimum spending limit or extra fees, and the card can be used as many times as needed each month as long as there are funds on it.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, the companies jointly filed a settlement in federal court in San Francisco, agreeing to changes that lower fees and expand choice for developers and users.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
Noun
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That's how people buy aviation—safety and cost.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Twenty days after the trade, Kupchak stepped down from his position and transitioned into an advisory role, coinciding with the Hornets hiring former Nets executive Jeff Peterson as their new general manager.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Brody was also joined onscreen by his wife, Leighton Meester, who played an influencer and former friend of Joanne (Kristen Bell) who hired Noah for her baby-naming ceremony.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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But for now, the best view from Turn 1 costs only the extra price of showing up early and braving the midday Texas sun.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This creates a vicious cycle where shame is a currency, and the only person who actually pays a price is the one who is mocked.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Set against a backdrop of ivory and sand tones, the elegant furnishings employ elevated silhouettes and textured fabrics, while the cobalt blue chef’s kitchen brings an unexpected vibrancy to the open-living layout.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several outlets accepting the new restrictions have begun recruiting staff to fulfill their new roles.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Since actions speak louder than words, Molly recruits the pop star for a private performance that doubles as an act of gratitude.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Adding another big contract would have been prohibitive ahead of an offseason where the Ravens will want to pay center Tyler Linderbaum, nose tackle Travis Jones, tight end Isaiah Likely and several others.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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On Tuesday, supervisors also unanimously passed a measure calling on the federal government to immediately start paying SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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