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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
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as in to prize
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Recent Examples of price
John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The company’s revenue rose 32% to $915 million in the first quarter, and El-Hoshy said much of those sales weren’t booked at the higher prices.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Though big-box plant stores and global retailers have threatened to price out small nurseries in the area, Johnson said Talini’s serves a niche purpose for gardeners that has helped protect it.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The suburbs also are becoming more appealing to aging millennials looking to settle down or newcomers looking for lower prices.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The company’s revenue rose 32% to $915 million in the first quarter, and El-Hoshy said much of those sales weren’t booked at the higher prices.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
Regional operators based at certain airports, like Silver Air and Tradewind Aviation, will typically price best for shorter roundtrips out of their base or nearby.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Though big-box plant stores and global retailers have threatened to price out small nurseries in the area, Johnson said Talini’s serves a niche purpose for gardeners that has helped protect it.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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When the legislative session began earlier this year, Connecticut lawmakers pledged to focus on affordability and cost, seeking to keep the state on track as national economic uncertainty persists — and as a number of consumer costs, ranging from healthcare to energy, were on the rise.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Noun
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The state would manage all medical insurance — more efficiently and at less consumer expense, advocates insist.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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High-proof Blanc Agricole rums are especially prized in the French Caribbean for cocktails such as the Ti’ Punch, where the spirit itself remains the focal point.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Hibiscus is prized not just for its beautiful blooms but also for its many culinary uses.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Still, the agreement had left the door open for the Gossip Girl alum to seek damages and legal fees—though that option appears to be unavailable for the time being.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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She is also entitled to attorneys’ fees and costs.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Now spring's bounty is looking more like spring's folly this year for Simmons and other orchards across the state.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Jonathan Karis, an alumnus of Gramercy Tavern, takes the season’s bounty and coaxes it into its fullest expression — home cooking at its most virtuosic.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Taylor believed there was an objectively correct productivity level that could be ascertained as certainly as gravity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Given this, savvy bettors wait to place their wager until just before post time to better ascertain the final odds.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Multiple independent measurements show that sea levels are rising along California’s coastline, though the rate varies by location due to local land movement.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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More Charlotte region growth stats Charlotte added more people (20,731) from 2024 to last year than the nine communities above it in growth rate did during the same span.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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