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as in dollar
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front
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as in fee
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
although they were all working adults, their parents still insisted on paying the bill whenever they went out to eat
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as in law
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the legislative committee endorsed a bill that would strengthen consumer protections
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Recent Examples of bill
Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Swanson was transported to Wilcox Medical Center before receiving treatment at the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, according to a GoFundMe page created to assist with his unexpected medical bills.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
However, states bill the federal government for emergency and pregnancy care provided to anyone.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In another example provided by the IRS, a server presents a customer’s bill on an electronic handheld point-of-sale device, which offers the option to pay 15%, 18%, 20%, other, or no tip.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Swanson was transported to Wilcox Medical Center before receiving treatment at the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, according to a GoFundMe page created to assist with his unexpected medical bills.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
The four-day festival features more than 115 rock, punk and metal bands, and its organizers bill it as the largest such event on the West Coast.
—Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
However, states bill the federal government for emergency and pregnancy care provided to anyone.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
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And the Rowan County facility, the organization’s second-largest location, will offer fresh produce, meat, and dairy products, and possibly pet food, Carter said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both ends of the leash will simply enjoy having people pet the therapy dog, chat with the handler, try to calm their nerves before running their big race, and, hopefully, have a significant, measurable feeling of relaxation.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Nine people were hurt when a shooting broke out at an Airbnb birthday party advertised on social media, Ohio authorities say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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The bureau typically advertises in southern British Columbia, Calgary and Vancouver, said Mark Robitaille, its executive director.—
Sarah Cutler
November 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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These structures provide support to your back and neck and help improve your overall posture.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Maggie had been necked to a younger dog named Barney.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the minutes and hours following the shooting, graphic, close-up videos of the moment Kirk was hit promulgated across the internet.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Those include promulgating legislation, appointing state officials, presiding over the High Council of the Judiciary, granting pardons, commuting sentences and bestowing honors.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Peskov replied that the Kremlin was assessing whether preparations for nuclear tests were necessary rather than actually beginning them, Tass reported.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Waymo has already mapped out portions of San Diego roads and highways and Nalavade said as early as next week, passersby may see a fleet of all-electric Zeekr RT minivans on area streets, further testing and assessing Waymo software.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Remove lid and spoon everything onto warm serving platter or into attractive casserole.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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Just remember to spoon it into the measuring cup (L); then level it with the back of a butter knife (R).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, carbon substrate structure optimization and catalyst coordination environment modulation must be done simultaneously to maximize the potential of these catalysts, according to study published in Advanced Fiber Materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Terry Mattingly,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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For a similarly stylish and customizable option, the Halo Foldover Pant is another standout, and it’s now discounted to under $100.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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And, the time has never been better with thousands of decor picks discounted at Target.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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