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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
Proposition 40 could raise $100 billion for healthcare, supporters say, and Zuckerberg’s potential tax bill could reach roughly $12 billion. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The bill foundered in large part over a provision that would have allowed companies to pay interest on stablecoins. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
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The emails encourage her to add certain comorbidities or complications to the medical record, allowing the hospital to bill more for treatment. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026 Teachers are in a blind spot, much like nurses who can’t bill as physicians do. — Kellie Lauth, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 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
Noun
  • The Tallahassee Police Department said in a statement that 11 of the 12 were shot and that three victims had serious injuries, with one minor in serious condition.
    — Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Gang Supression Force force has not made any statement about the discovery and hand over.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of statement
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  • About two-thirds of S&P 500 returns since 2024 have come from 42 AI stocks and almost all of the venture dollars this year are flowing into AI, with some firms nearing trillion-dollar valuations.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The effort is meant to bring new jobs and millions of dollars to the state as the GOP seeks to keep control of both chambers in the midterm elections next month.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dollar
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  • Heading to their classrooms, children in top hats, crisp white shirts and ties dash up and down a staircase decorated with a riot of brightly colored posters.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This movie is such a love letter to Portland, from the Voodoo Doughnuts Prue and Mac eat to the Decembrists posters in her room.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • These provisions keep employers and plan sponsors from openly discussing their contract terms, which Cuban said blocks them from comparing fees and negotiating better deals.
    — Emma Witman, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Talking to Nieman Lab, experts suggested that Meta could possibly use the policy to avoid millions in licensing fees from news organizations by requiring all business users to share a wealth of AI training data simply for running a business page.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of fee
Noun
  • Florida law imposes limits on direct contributions to state candidates but generally allows political committees to accept unlimited contributions, subject to applicable reporting and other legal requirements.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Twenty-seven states — including all where Republicans control both the legislature and governor’s office — already have such laws.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of law
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  • Preliminary research suggests nasal breathing at rest may be associated with lower blood pressure than mouth breathing.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine pouches contain nicotine, flavorings and other ingredients, with nicotine absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of mouth
Noun
  • Nikki makes a kind of rudimentary sombrero that looks like a chip-and-dip, with a curved brim that is full of other treats.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Straw took center stage on the Tamara, which paired a wide sloping brim with an oversize tricolor band.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of brim
Verb
  • Some wagged their tails as people approached, licked their hands and even liked to be petted.
    — Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The non-profit supplies pet food to 45 different organizations.
    — Dawn White, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
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