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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
Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
In 2021, TeamHealth agreed to pay $48 million to settle a lawsuit in which two former employees alleged the company routinely billed for nonexistent doctor examinations and critical care services.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The family is now relying on a GoFundMe campaign to pay for groceries and bills.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The land corridor running through Armenia's Syunik province and bordering Iran's northern East Azerbaijan province is billed by the United States as a chance to boost regional trade and economic integration.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
In 2021, TeamHealth agreed to pay $48 million to settle a lawsuit in which two former employees alleged the company routinely billed for nonexistent doctor examinations and critical care services.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Thomas More Society said that Savannah went to the emergency room for stitches, resulting in $3,000 in medical bills.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The family is now relying on a GoFundMe campaign to pay for groceries and bills.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
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While ferrying Camila from playdates to pet psychics, Issa realizes the dog’s bark is worse than her bite—much like Camila’s attractive, yet reclusive owner, Theo (Famous in Love’s Carter Jenkins).—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Last November, the pair made headlines when Stewart lightly pushed Barrymore — who was casually petting her shoulder — away from her during a conversation about relationships on the latter's talk show.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, NBCUniversal pays YouTube to advertise Peacock subscription offers.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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As of Tuesday morning, Fleet Week was still advertising tickets for the air show that start at $150.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 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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Stock futures pointed to a downbeat open on Wednesday as traders assessed the ramifications of a government shutdown, with Wall Street perhaps looking to other assets for safety — including bitcoin.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Relying heavily on metaphor and imagery to communicate the season's true villain, the finale doesn't stick the landing (more like gets stuck in it), but when assessed comprehensively, the result is no less devastating.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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To prevent dense, dry batter, spoon the flour into the measuring cup before leveling it off with a knife.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cover and bake at 350°F until rice is tender, about 50 minutes, spooning oysters on top after 35 minutes of baking.—
BJ Dennis,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Sep. 2025
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That expression can come in a variety of ways, such as speaking up in a group, filing an official complaint, writing or publishing those views, or demonstrating and rallying to draw attention to them.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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For more winter wonder nearby, find Santa in his secret lair atop Rochers-de-Naye, accessible via traditional cogwheel train, and discounted with the Swiss Travel Pass.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Youngism, the set of stereotypes and practices that discount younger workers as unreliable, lazy and disloyal, has outpaced any other type of ageism — and the economic impacts are startling.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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