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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
Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
There was Representative Chip Roy, the Texas congressman who was insisting the bill include steep cuts to Medicaid.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Matthew Haag, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The line is billing a number of attractions as firsts, such as the longest lazy river and longest coaster water slide in the world, and the tallest water slide tower in North and South America.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The legislation, which combines 11 separate bills, aims to enable Trump’s key policy priorities, including tax cuts and increases to border security and defense spending.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
There was Representative Chip Roy, the Texas congressman who was insisting the bill include steep cuts to Medicaid.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
Some round-trip tickets between New Jersey and New York City on Boxcar, which bills itself as a premium service, are nearly $50.
—Matthew Haag, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The line is billing a number of attractions as firsts, such as the longest lazy river and longest coaster water slide in the world, and the tallest water slide tower in North and South America.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
Verb
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Back at headquarters, meet adopted and rescued reptiles such as turtles, iguanas and a 1,000-pound gator named Cannibal, and pet a baby alligator.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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During that time, horses can be taken for a walk, petted or given a makeover that includes glittery hoof polish and tail braiding.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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The 30-second commercials advertised the benefits of the Lake County Convention Center in Gary, featuring city sites and prominent community members, including Melton.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Oscar Mayer has advertised in sports programming in the past, even going so far as to sponsor the Super Bowl halftime show in 1996 and 1997.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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However, in November 2019, Barker made an agreement with the owner of Rush Enterprises — the company Baker would purchase supplies from — to invoice the district for products that were never delivered, prosecutors said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Supply chain financing transactions from Wells Fargo showed a sharp uptick in invoicing out of China, which indicated an increase in pulling forward of freight ahead of tariffs.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 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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Federal law, as promulgated by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, currently provides for tax credits of as high as $180 per ton of CO2 recovered and sequestered underground.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Education laws, promulgated by Congress to ensure that every child in America has access, equality and opportunity for educational programs and services, must have a structure for oversight and enforcement.—
Patricia A. Daniel,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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Virginia Canter, a former government ethics lawyer, said executive branch employees who don’t have nonpublic information and want to trade stock should consult with ethics officials before doing so, thereby allowing an independent third party to assess their actions.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 May 2025
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In the study, sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, researchers developed a new scorecard to assess the urgency of local caregiving needs.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Remove from heat and spoon 2 Tbsp. into each muffin liner.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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To serve, spoon the polenta into a bowl, then ladle the bean tomato sauce over the polenta, and top with pancetta, fresh basil and grated Parmesan.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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The announcement of his May 7 death, published on Legacy.com by his family May 13, did not cite a cause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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