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as in statements
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 notes
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 posters
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place
posted a bill advertising the new play
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as in expenses
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 laws
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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as in invoices
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Recent Examples of bills
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
New York has taken a different approach, and ordinary New Yorkers are paying the price every month through their utility bills.
—Nicole Malliotakis, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
These invoices — hours logged, money paid — represent one of the only available avenues to evaluate how well the Chicago Department of Law is vetting massive bills for which taxpayers ultimately are on the hook.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
In the weeks and months after Newsom’s executive order, legislators pitched more than two dozen bills that directly or indirectly touched the Coastal Commission.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
In a photo shared by police, officers appeared to have recovered stacks of 20-dollar bills, pills in prescription bottles, and a white powdery substance in little baggies.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Nobody needs Beijing to fabricate footage of American potholes, ER bills, or decaying Amtrak cars.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The bills, passed by legislative Democrats, broadly require cities — especially those on the Front Range — to implement various zoning changes and undertake detailed planning to ease and incentivize housing development.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
As noted in the article, both the governor and key Democratic legislators still insist that renewable energy will lower consumers’ energy bills.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
Assault victims in Virginia may seek a civil resolution to their criminal case through accord and satisfaction, an agreement for an amount owed in damages, such as money to cover the cost of medical bills or property repairs.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
New York has taken a different approach, and ordinary New Yorkers are paying the price every month through their utility bills.
—Nicole Malliotakis, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
These invoices — hours logged, money paid — represent one of the only available avenues to evaluate how well the Chicago Department of Law is vetting massive bills for which taxpayers ultimately are on the hook.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
In the weeks and months after Newsom’s executive order, legislators pitched more than two dozen bills that directly or indirectly touched the Coastal Commission.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
In a photo shared by police, officers appeared to have recovered stacks of 20-dollar bills, pills in prescription bottles, and a white powdery substance in little baggies.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Nobody needs Beijing to fabricate footage of American potholes, ER bills, or decaying Amtrak cars.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The bills, passed by legislative Democrats, broadly require cities — especially those on the Front Range — to implement various zoning changes and undertake detailed planning to ease and incentivize housing development.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
As noted in the article, both the governor and key Democratic legislators still insist that renewable energy will lower consumers’ energy bills.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bills
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This method creates a durable, washable bed that pets love.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Transmission most often occurs when people or pets ingest food or water contaminated with raccoon feces.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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By selecting Pittsburgh, the NFL broadcasts a signal that the city is a premier destination capable of managing a global stage.—
Tim Derdenger,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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Privacy law may apply to, say, a stranger who broadcasts a toddler’s febrile seizure to a potential audience of millions, but the same child generally cannot claim a legal right to privacy from his mother or father.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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The University of Beer location in Folsom is barreling toward its final days as the business announces it closure.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Customers in the Atlanta metro area will soon be able to see their food take flight as DoorDash announces new drone delivery service.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, a large sign on the convention floor advertises the #IslamabadTalks for the social media-inclined.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The first advertises the restaurant’s name and the second larger sign advertises the lunch special in red and white lettering.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Athleta is one that rarely discounts everything, which is why its 25 percent off sitewide winter sale should be on your radar to score built-to-last travel pants.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Brian Naranjo, a former State Department official who served in Venezuela and publishes a newsletter on Venezuelan affairs, told me that with Machado abroad, Rodríguez is essentially running a solo presidential campaign.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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MediaCo also publishes the Globe, National Examiner, Star, Closer, InTouch and First for Women.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Before applying to be a special agent, Canvasser was a civilian employee assigned to the Office of Strategic Information and Intelligence, which monitors and assesses threats to the president and others under Secret Service protection.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The due diligence team reviews historical well records, verifies well locations in the field, assesses vapor and methane conditions, and coordinates closely with regulators and local agencies using a systematic approach.—
Tim Rathmann,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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During the performance, the singer kneels down to hand Fox the award and pats his head before continuing on.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Inside the facility, Angela empties her pockets, a guard scans her with a metal-detection wand, pats her down and asks her to spread her legs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Bills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bills. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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