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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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Those bills were pushed in response to redistricting by Republican states angling for partisan advantage ahead of this fall’s elections.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The Sussexes also are facing criticism because of the way the young patients’ images were beamed out to the world, even as the couple continue to bill themselves as advocates for protecting children online, according to CafeMom.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
SuTi does not disclose its mash bill.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Those bills were pushed in response to redistricting by Republican states angling for partisan advantage ahead of this fall’s elections.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Verb
Does that mean the Santa Ana Police Department could potentially bill the federal government for more than half a million dollars for resources expended responding to anti-ICE demonstrations in June 2025?
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The Sussexes also are facing criticism because of the way the young patients’ images were beamed out to the world, even as the couple continue to bill themselves as advocates for protecting children online, according to CafeMom.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
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Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision Saturday in a statement released by the federation’s media relations office.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis and resulted in rapid and overwhelming complications that led to Busch’s death, according to a statement his family released Saturday.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Radiant Industries is building a mass-production factory for portable microreactors in Oak Ridge as well, drawn by Tennessee’s skilled nuclear workforce and a state fund that has already disbursed tens of millions of dollars toward advanced nuclear development.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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As Major League Baseball’s Rays make their latest fitful pursuit to build a new Tampa Bay home, an Orlando group is feverishly working to develop a fanbase, win political support, and perhaps gain a chunk of tourism dollars for a ballpark in the event opportunity comes its way.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The construction work coexists with hundreds of posters promoting the soccer tournament, as well as large-scale figures of soccer balls and trophies, which help passengers forget the inconveniences caused by renovations that have dragged on for a year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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After Lionsgate claimed @michaelmovie for its Michael Jackson biopic, executives noticed the account had racked up 20,000 followers before the studio shared a single poster or trailer or even added a profile picture.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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New schools are typically funded through a combination of developer fees, district bond funds and state matching funds, Griffin said.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Those practices included predatory mortgage lending, junk fees, confusing jargon on financial product descriptions, payday loans, and much more.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Federation President Dan Reynolds referred to the new law when urging the district to provide a more favorable contract.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The ordinance also banned possession of automatic weapons, overriding a newly effective state law that allowed it.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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This is far from the first time Crow-Armstrong has courted controversy by running his mouth.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Diving instructor Gianluca Benedetti’s body was found at the mouth of the cave, leading authorities to believe the other four remain inside, Shareef said.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The menswear selection comprises lightweight, layerable pieces including corduroy and plaid jackets, denim-mix utility vests and cotton-linen or froissé shorts, styled with tonal or desert-inspired graphic T-shirts, polos, caps and wide-brim bucket hats.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Sun Hat Just like sunscreen, a wide-brim sun hat should always be in your bag.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Feed pets indoors, remove birdseed, and avoid feeding squirrels.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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Do not try to pet or feed the fawn, and keep children and pets at a safe distance.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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