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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
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Spanberger signed a series of gun control bills on Friday, including legislation regulating firearm manufacturers’ liability, ghost guns, and partners of individuals charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
What the Westminster patient didn’t know was that this would kick off a year of fighting with a company determined to bill Houk and her insurance providers as often as possible.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
State legislators recently approved three bills to help the lake.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Spanberger signed a series of gun control bills on Friday, including legislation regulating firearm manufacturers’ liability, ghost guns, and partners of individuals charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The board voted 7-0 to approve the services agreement, which allows HYA to bill up to $400,000 for consulting services.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
What the Westminster patient didn’t know was that this would kick off a year of fighting with a company determined to bill Houk and her insurance providers as often as possible.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
Verb
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How will pet stores that work with ethical breeders be impacted?—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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This kiddie paradise offers hiking trails at varying degrees of difficulty, plenty of opportunities to spot birds and other wildlife and even pet a farm friend or two.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Gore tosses a gem Mackenzie Gore has been as good — perhaps even better — as advertised this season and on Wednesday Gore didn’t allow a hit until the fifth inning, a single to former Rangers’ catcher Mitch Garver.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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One job posting, to be a recruiter in New York, for example, is advertised with a total compensation package of between $130,000 and $160,000, plus equity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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That December, Pinto invoiced Epstein over €3 million for work across Little Saint James and Great Saint James.—
Adam Robb,
Curbed,
3 Mar. 2026
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Gentry invoices Hanceville for his team’s overtime, but tensions are showing.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lined gloves or fuzzy headbands will help stave off the cold and keep your hands, ears, and neck nice and toasty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Palmer turned Amazing Stories into an organ promoting eccentric theories of a hollow earth where malevolent creatures ruled, a claim promulgated by Richard Sharpe Shaver, a fan of the magazine who was also institutionalized due to paranoid schizophrenia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Diastasis recti can be diagnosed by a pelvic floor therapist, ob-gyn, or primary cary doctor, who can assess both the separation and how well your core is functioning.—
Ronnie Koenig,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
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For these three types of extensions, Marjan recommends consulting a professional who can assess the best placement based on your hair’s needs, texture, and integrity.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Assign each cup and spoon its own hook, and label the capacities clearly for quick, easy access.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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After six hours in the slow cooker, the stew is ready to be spooned over rice or tucked into warm flour tortillas.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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That article, by Seth Harp, was adapted from his book, which was to be published shortly after the article.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since plaintiffs were foreclosed, by Section 230, from arguing that social-media companies are liable for publishing harmful content, lawyers came up with a claim that attempted to sidestep it.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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