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as in costs
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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2
as in expenses
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal
I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep
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as in rewards
something offered or given in return for a service performed
there was a price on the criminal's head
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Recent Examples of prices
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.
—Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Smith, who sells organic hair oil, lip balms, eczema creams and other products, prides herself on using all-natural ingredients and maintaining affordable prices.
—Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
And then, there is Genesis, maintaining prices and increasing sales, up 10% in 2025 and every quarter performing better than the last.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Patricia Bailey, a 42-year-old Republican in Parkersburg, West Virginia, sees an economy where prices have gotten out of control.
—Linley Sanders, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Ordinary Russian households face food prices that are up more than 18% compared to January 2024, sky-high utility bills, and a recent two-percentage-point hike in sales tax.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Still, oil prices have proven volatile over the course of the Iran war, some analysts noted.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 June 2026
Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Noun
Even though oil and gas prices have come down on news of peace talks between the two nations, experts say inflation will probably continue to run hot in the months ahead.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.
—Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Smith, who sells organic hair oil, lip balms, eczema creams and other products, prides herself on using all-natural ingredients and maintaining affordable prices.
—Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
And then, there is Genesis, maintaining prices and increasing sales, up 10% in 2025 and every quarter performing better than the last.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Patricia Bailey, a 42-year-old Republican in Parkersburg, West Virginia, sees an economy where prices have gotten out of control.
—Linley Sanders, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Ordinary Russian households face food prices that are up more than 18% compared to January 2024, sky-high utility bills, and a recent two-percentage-point hike in sales tax.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Still, oil prices have proven volatile over the course of the Iran war, some analysts noted.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 June 2026
Verb
For example, if a company prices its IPO at $50 per share, eligible investors who receive allocations may buy at that price.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
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Compared to these significant costs, the benefits from hosting large-scale data centers are limited, which is why 500 small businesses statewide joined the call for a moratorium.—
Liz Krueger,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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The agreement also includes an option for the city to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, with costs not to exceed $19,550 annually in 2027 and 2028.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Being able to drive himself to shows and avoid the expenses associated with sky-high gas prices, a tour bus, and a substantial road crew is a plus for an indie artist.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
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In its first year, the new approach led Cigna to cut prior authorization requirements for tests and procedures by 15% and make changes to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, the company reported.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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Then, at the end of the process, the team assessed which agents had amassed the most rewards.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Expect coffee shops doubling as gallery spaces, indie venues hosting weekend shows and a community that prizes individuality.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Traits once seen as stabilizing — empathy, humility, shame — are recast as liabilities in a world that prizes speed, dominance and certainty.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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The only catch is that Iran has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz without any fees on shipping for two months.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Naturally occurring tax revenues derived from economic growth would help obviate the need for Springfield’s seemingly endless quests for novel fees and tax ideas.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Ayush, for his part, was direct about his goals with setting up multiple bounties.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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What happens to seasonally resetting transmog bounties?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Authorities did say that additional information will be released once the three individuals are identified, and when the medical examiner determines their cause of death.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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If the state determines the bear is a threat to public safety, it will be euthanized.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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These figures mark a clear increase from depressed crossing rates seen during much of the Iran war since its start in late February.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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