1
as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to prize
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of price
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The market is likely already pricing in a September rate cut, said Erik Schmitt, an executive at Chase Home Lending.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Russia’s oil is discounted because of a price cap implemented in response to its invasion of Ukraine, making its oil 15 percent less than the price of oil on the market.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for price
Noun
Most entrepreneurs price their services based on local market rates or competitor analysis.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The market is likely already pricing in a September rate cut, said Erik Schmitt, an executive at Chase Home Lending.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Companies are also taking extreme measures to appeal to shoppers strained by higher prices, such as bringing back paper coupons.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Russia’s oil is discounted because of a price cap implemented in response to its invasion of Ukraine, making its oil 15 percent less than the price of oil on the market.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for price
Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
-
Huntington Beach councilmembers have said the air show is an important economic driver and the benefits to the city should outweigh the costs.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Households spent on average $13,174 on transportation costs in 2023, the second largest expenditure category after housing, according to a 2024 report by the Department of Transportation.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
For instance, this could manifest as a sudden attraction that disrupts your conservative dating life or an unexpected expense that completely throws off your tidy budget.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
-
So far, the expenses for combating the fire is $1,895,797.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The performance was bigger than the reward.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
-
New companies like Google and Facebook may have reaped the greatest financial rewards during this time, but none of their successes would have been possible without the contributions of ordinary people like you and me.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In a forgetful, self-erasing city like Los Angeles, the Palisades prized its history and its sense of place.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
-
Especially the white truffle of Alba, prized for its flavor, fragility, and freshness.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
List the balances, providers, account types, fees and investment allocations.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Changes are needed that address excessive fees, availability of tickets for fans at fair prices and keeping the process aligned with artists interests that benefit their fans.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Powell himself has previously weighed in on the AI jobs debate, which saw predictions of a 50% wipeout of white-collar jobs and a fourth industrial revolution creating a bounty of new positions, by staking out a middle position.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Our best fall decorating ideas feature the cozy colors and bounty of the season.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Liquidity events are a good way to ascertain positioning, as these big index rebalances allow institutions to move capital efficiently.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
-
An Essay on the Principles of Population was his attempt to ascertain where some of those limits might lie, so that policy could respond to social problems effectively, rather than exacerbating them by trying to achieve the impossible.—
Roy Scranton,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Since starting Fulham’s season opener against Brighton & Hove Albion after a strong pre-season, King has become a key contributor to the side’s shape-shifting on the pitch with his relentless work-rate and clever movement out of possession, and tidiness with the ball.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
-
The widespread violations of EMTALA by psychiatric hospitals — and the lack of enforcement — come even as America’s mental health crisis is reaching a fever pitch, with suicide rates near record highs.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
22 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share