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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
Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The group, which describes its role as increasing understanding of Islam and advocating for American Muslims, is sounding the alarm about the Florida bills.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
That person urged her to bill the company for all the costs associated with the website.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The masterful composer managed to match director George Lucas' vision with an opening theme that fit the bill, announcing the sea change with a blast of brass that no doubt caused first-time viewers to jump in their seats.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The group, which describes its role as increasing understanding of Islam and advocating for American Muslims, is sounding the alarm about the Florida bills.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Golden Globes bill themselves as Hollywood’s booziest bash.
—Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
That person urged her to bill the company for all the costs associated with the website.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
Verb
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The ones that perch on outdoor tables demanding to be petted.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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My son loves the fun parts of puppy parenting like snuggling, petting, playing, and running together.—
Angela Hatem,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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Unlike their peers in other major leagues, NBA players can invest in sports gambling companies and advertise for them, a right negotiated in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But success in those areas can be set up by results within the season and the product that the current team advertises to prospective players.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But when systems are compromised, businesses can lose the ability to invoice, process payments or access funds.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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If a property owner chooses to contract the city to replace their lead pipes, the city can invoice the property owner directly, or the property owner can opt to pay the bill through their property taxes over a 15-year period, Pauly said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Lined gloves or fuzzy headbands will help stave off the cold and keep your hands, ears, and neck nice and toasty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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But every rule was promulgated under the threat of litigation and the teeth of the regulation relied on a law that was designed with a completely different purpose in mind.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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These models’ political biases could undermine educators’ ability to promulgate their school’s values.—
Jonah Davids,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The facility remained closed Thursday while the damage was assessed, said hospital spokesperson Shellie Wass.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In its classic form, a wealth tax is assessed annually.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Set eggplant slices on lettuce and spoon tangerine tahini sauce over them.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be excellent spooned over filet slices.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2009, after studying a mother and a daughter who were both short sleepers, Fu published a paper about a variation in a gene called DEC2, which influences the production of orexin, a hormone associated with wakefulness.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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