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noun (1)

ˈbil How to pronounce bill (audio)
Definition of billnext
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as in statement
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due why is the electric bill so high this month?

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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 poster
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place posted a bill advertising the new play

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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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bill

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noun (2)

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as in mouth
the jaws of a bird together with their hornlike covering parrots have very strong bills so they can break open nuts

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as in brim
the projecting front part of a hat or cap the hat was blue, but the bill was red

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bill

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verb

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as in to pet

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as in to advertise

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as in to invoice

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Recent Examples of bill
Noun
If a borrower stops paying, the handset locks and displays a request to pay the bill. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026 Lawmakers tried for years to put limits on the practice before passing a bill this spring that raises the minimum legal age for riding in truck beds from 12 to 16. — ABC News, 23 July 2026
Verb
Under the agreement, communications consultant Joyce Fitzpatrick will bill $450 per hour, while consultant Robert Brown will bill $350 per hour. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026 At the time, the single was billed as the first taste of a collaborative album titled Abi & Alan, which has yet to materialize. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
  1. statement
  2. dollar
  3. poster
  4. fee
  5. law
  6. mouth
  7. brim
  8. pet
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  • The drone breached the country’s airspace at dawn and was shot down in the eastern desert, the statement said.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Another cub born to a red panda named Ruby died this month, the zoo said in a statement.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
Definition of statement
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  • Patel arrived in Jakarta shortly after talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet concerning joint efforts to combat international online scam operations that cheat victims out of billions of dollars annually.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • More than 455,000 earn within a dollar of the minimum wage, according to data from United Way, and nearly four times that number earn less than $20 an hour.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of dollar
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  • But in this age of instant social media images swirling across the globe, the red carpet — and the images generated from it — has become as vital a part of a movie’s marketing campaign as any film poster or preview.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Let’s face it ownership isn’t exactly on the NFL’s marketing poster.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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  • If the lawsuit had played out in court, the losing party would be responsible for the other party’s attorneys’ fees, along with any other fees or damages awarded by a circuit court judge.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Tickets for the 12-show production are available on the Broadway Sacramento website, starting at $50 plus fees.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of fee
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  • In 2023, Paramount persuaded Republicans in Texas to provide a series of financially favorable changes to the state’s production laws.
    — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Movie law conveniently parlays their lengthy sentence into a week’s work at the cheery, picturesque Burning Bush Camp, where supervising pastor Tom (Chris Klein) sportingly overlooks their dubious childcare creds and eccentric prayer style.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 July 2026
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  • Knight, who was bleeding from the mouth, mocked Omega’s terminator taunt.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • By then, your toothbrush has been rinsed repeatedly in tap water and left to sit in a warm, humid bathroom—giving any lingering microbes plenty of time to multiply before the brush goes right back into your mouth.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 27 July 2026
Definition of mouth
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  • This Adidas Bucket Hat has the advantages of a full brim, UPF 50 sun protection, and an adjustable drawstring, which helps on windy days or open-air rides like bikes, boats, and tour buses.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • The Office Romance star paired the beige ensemble with a cognac leather-and-linen handbag by the designer, a pair of diamond huggie earrings, and a hemp-blend hat with an impressive, wide brim.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 July 2026
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Verb
  • The actor stars in a new social media advertisement for the brand, in which he is shown playing the guitar, looking out on the beach and petting a dog.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Supervise pets outdoors, especially in unfamiliar areas, and keep dogs from sniffing or chewing plants on trails and sidewalks.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of pet

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