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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
we can't afford the cost of a house just yet, so we're renting an apartment
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as in to fetch
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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Recent Examples of cost
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Nevin worked as a consultant on 800 Broadway (about the unit mix, not the amenities) and said all new luxury towers downtown need to charge high rents to make up for the cost of construction.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Jade Walker, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
On the diplomatic front, the decision has cost him dearly.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The company’s claim that Lightfoot’s pandemic decree cost it millions comes despite the fact a Tribune investigation found the city issued more than 35,000 parking tickets during the time the mayor told motorists they wouldn’t get dinged for parking at expired meters.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Nevin worked as a consultant on 800 Broadway (about the unit mix, not the amenities) and said all new luxury towers downtown need to charge high rents to make up for the cost of construction.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Verb
On average, placing two children in child care would cost at least 19% more than the typical rent in 49 states, plus the District of Columbia.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
On the diplomatic front, the decision has cost him dearly.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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Earlier this year, after failing to meet its own October deadline for the rebate’s relaunch, the government passed a measure allowing producers to claim expenses accrued in the final months of 2024 and the start of 2025.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The starting price for single-day Epic Universe tickets is $139 for the general public.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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While improvements in jobs and wages would likely underpin a moderate economic recovery, Akazawa said that risks remained in consumer sentiment and consumption from sustained price hikes.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Interestingly, this car’s sibling, chassis No. 1532, was on the auction block through RM Sotheby’s in 2023, fetching $720,000.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
19 May 2025
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Among aficionados and collectors Karuizawa’s whisky is universally praised and highly sought, with bottles of its whisky fetching astronomic prices at auction.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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However, the company’s high capital expenditures and widening losses remain key near-term concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The town, just north of Indianapolis, won out thanks to its relatively affordable pricing, with the average monthly mortgage going for $2,610 and the average monthly expenditures reaching just $2,800.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
Noun
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There is no registration fee, and each entrant can only submit one pet, according to Colossal rules.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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There was no way to survive between boat payments and dock fees and no income.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2025
Verb
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He was invited as an observer, but Trump brought him into the conversation.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Preliminary purchasing managers’ index data will be released for France and the U.K. CNBC will also be bringing you interviews from the Barclays leadership conference, focusing on energy, geopolitics and sector-specific challenges.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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