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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
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Because the bill is instead a framework for spending, the Wisconsin Supreme Court deemed the Democratic governor’s partial vetoes unconstitutional.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2025
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The boat, dubbed the Timeless, is a luxurious party cruise ship billed as a mega yacht that can hold up to 550 people.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
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Noun
However, of those who pay their own cell phone bill, most waited until age 27 — and 18% didn't start paying for their plan until age 40 or later, AT&T found.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Because the bill is instead a framework for spending, the Wisconsin Supreme Court deemed the Democratic governor’s partial vetoes unconstitutional.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2025
Verb
In a little over a week, Black Sabbath will reunite for what is being billed as its final performance.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The boat, dubbed the Timeless, is a luxurious party cruise ship billed as a mega yacht that can hold up to 550 people.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
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After players feed Toothless enough digital fish, their avatars reach out to pet the dragon, mimicking the clip from the Universal Pictures movie — a remake of the DreamWorks Animation box office hit.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Bison snaps at Yellowstone tourist who got too close A Yellowstone tourist was nearly gored by a bison earlier this month after trying to pet it.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Some companies don’t advertise their job openings, so ask around.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Accredited veterans service organizations such as the VFW or the Legion will help vets free of charge, but private companies are advertising and posting online, trying to get vets to pay them for the same service.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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As of April this year, more than half of global trade is still invoiced in dollar terms.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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This includes basic identification details (e.g., name, surname), contact information (e.g., email address, business correspondence), and data required for statutory accounting and legal compliance purposes (e.g., invoicing records and payment details).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 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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To prevent this from occurring, maintain proper posture—with your shoulders down and neck and back straight.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Biden Department of Education’s fact sheet—which was not a law or a regulation promulgated through agency rule-making—asserted colleges paying athletes for use of their NIL ought to count as athletic financial assistance within the meaning of Title IX.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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This is the theory that Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan, promulgated.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Instead, new indicators—like capital efficiency, the sophistication of agent orchestration and speed to market—will become central to how companies are assessed.—
Net Kohen,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In an email, a spokesperson for Fix the City said the group was assessing the landscape and its options.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Reheat pulled pork and spoon over grits or polenta, or tuck into pork tacos, Carolina pulled pork sandwiches, or quesadillas al Pastor for a satisfying filling.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Always use the dosing device, such as the cup, syringe, or spoon with measurements provided with the medication.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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Fox News Digital sent press queries to the White House and the U.S. State Department, seeking comment about the open letter published on Truth Social to President Trump.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 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,
21 June 2025
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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