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billing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of billingnext
as in advertising

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billing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of bill
1
as in cuddling

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2
as in publishing

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3
as in invoicing

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of billing
Noun
The Yankees, meanwhile, were in the midst of their own twin-billing with the Orioles. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 Under these billing codes, Medicare pays health care providers to track and manage the health of their patients using connected devices like blood pressure cuffs. — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 24 Sep. 2026 Existing subscribers will be notified of the change on Wednesday, and the higher price will take effect next month, based on their billing cycles. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Gardner said that the insurer missed the standard two-year deadline to recover the money and is now labeling routine billing as fraud to avoid legal time limits. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for billing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billing
  1. advertising
  2. cuddling
  3. publishing
  4. assessing
  5. message
  6. fondling
  7. broadcasting
  8. discounting
Noun
  • For its part, X has refused to engage with Bleecker Street on the film or even accept advertising for any of its other films on its upcoming calendar.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • While surviving pieces can be surprisingly desirable, check drawers for everyday kitchen tools with advertising.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of advertising
Verb
  • Measuring 9 inches high, this toy is soft and ready for bedtime cuddling.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • After taking over the farm several months ago, the Lamason and Hall families purchased the cows and began offering cow-cuddling sessions in a cozy barn beside the property’s creek.
    — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cuddling
Verb
  • And Swarthmore College stopped publishing letter grades for first-semester students on transcripts in the 1970s.
    — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Highlights Press, the book publishing program of Highlights for Children, is now a top-20 children’s publisher and routinely publishes activity books, craft books and learning workbooks.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of publishing
Verb
  • Consequently, assessing its capabilities requires assessing the actions and motivations of its human developers and users.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The tests were also pretty harsh when assessing my flexibility.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of assessing
Noun
  • The woman questioned the legitimacy of the message and brought it to authorities.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • However, in July, Wayne released a message refuting reports of an engagement, referring to a relationship with someone in the past tense, albeit without mentioning them by name.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of message
Verb
  • The day before, he was accused of kissing and fondling a 15-year-old girl who was on the team, KTUL reported.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • On the same day Gilson sought protection, the mother of a 15-year-old girl filed a separate protective order alleging Duffey, a youth basketball coach, was seen kissing and fondling the teen while alone with her.
    — Staff reports, Oklahoman, 25 July 2026
Definition of fondling
Verb
  • Kimmel is currently broadcasting a special week of episodes from the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Apple The venue also allows for broadcasting live performances, thanks to a setup that supports 16 or more cameras.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of broadcasting
Verb
  • To mark the start of autumn, electric scooter manufacturer Ausom has launched its September Fall Sale, discounting six models across its adult e-scooter lineup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Dick’s executive chairman also emphasized that there’s no difficulty in discounting some product while trying to showcase a new assortment and sell that at full price.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of discounting

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“Billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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