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
Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The California Housing Partnership also supported Assembly Bill 874, which would require local governments to either not charge impact fees or offer that they be deferred as a loan for projects with 100% of the units for low-income residents.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The $20 fee includes flowers and chocolates for those participating.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
Although the monthly fees are sometimes called dues, Gold doesn’t use that term.
—John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The card has no annual fee and card users can earn 5 points for every $1 spent across the family of brands (Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta).
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The California Housing Partnership also supported Assembly Bill 874, which would require local governments to either not charge impact fees or offer that they be deferred as a loan for projects with 100% of the units for low-income residents.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The $20 fee includes flowers and chocolates for those participating.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
Although the monthly fees are sometimes called dues, Gold doesn’t use that term.
—John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
Noun
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That has certainly been the case for some consumers, battered by inflation, tariffs and high borrowing costs that have sparked an affordability crisis.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The company’s rapid integration technique is quick, low-cost and effective.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Orr, who also interviewed for the defensive coordinator job in Dallas before the team hired Parker, has experience coaching alongside head coach Brian Schottenheimer in 2021 with the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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West Mesquite has hired Jeremy Williams from San Antonio Sam Houston as its next head football coach.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yasser Al-zayyat | Afp | Getty Images Gold and silver prices fell Friday, after hitting record highs a day earlier, as investors book profits after a record-breaking rally this year.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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And Comcast has trimmed some of its internet package prices to better compete.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The following three entries on the international top 5 liberally employ animation in their respective mise-en-scènes, but wouldn't qualify at the Golden Globes in the Best Animated Film category.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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If available, employ your fog lights.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu is another name worth tracking, considering new Irish defensive line coach Charlie Partridge recruited him into the Panthers program before taking a job with the Indianapolis Colts.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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This means any unpaid amount, whether utilities or other charges, can make an account delinquent because it must be paid at the same time as rent.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Planting a vineyard in the Bay Area can cost between $30,000 and $80,000 per acre, but some are choosing to just leave them sit rather than pay to maintain them.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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