BILLS Synonyms: 173 Similar and Opposite Words

bills 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of bill

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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higher laws

bills

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noun (2)

plural of bill

as in mouths

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 brims

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

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bills

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bill

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Recent Examples of bills

Noun

In California, lawmakers are considering a package of bills restricting addictive features for kids and allowing families to sue tech companies if kids are harmed. — Shannon Bond, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 Alphabet’s stock is down more than 15% from its May peak, wiping out roughly $700 billion in value, as concerns rise over its mounting AI bills and failure to produce a decisive technological breakthrough. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The company has spent more than $1 million this year lobbying state lawmakers on an array of bills, including Lowenthal’s measures. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But for the billionaires affected, the potential bills are enormous, with Brin reportedly owing $13 billion if the measure passes. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 The concern is not only based on whether Nvidia will see returns on all these investments and whether the companies will be able to pay the bills. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 This can affect foreign nationals’ abilities to bank, use credit cards, or even pay bills. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026 Of that group, 83% said high electricity bills were the driving reason. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 The new benefit will cost the state dearly and fall particularly hard on local governments, which have been cutting services and raising taxes to pay their escalating pension bills. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bills

Noun

In their statements, the former presidents praised both Parton’s music and philanthropic endeavors.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
The parents' statements about the baby's condition have not been independently confirmed by USA TODAY Network.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of statements

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All four stars ably play the stoic and sorrowful notes required of them, without finding many secondary or contrasting ones in their dialogue.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Citrus, woods, and aromatic notes undercut some of vanilla’s sweetness and offer a sophisticated result.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of notes

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The district's diesel expenses have exceeded tens of thousands of dollars in extra costs, Deans said, also noting that several of the district's vehicles also run on gasoline.

— Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Please keep in mind that this will be the only gofundme set up going directly to his expenses.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of expenses

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The Maryland Data Privacy Act was one of several laws passed in this year's legislative session aimed at curbing federal immigration enforcement in the state.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
In response, the CFTC has said that the Commodity Exchange Act gives it sole power over swaps and futures contracts, preempting state laws.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of laws

Noun

Finding bodies with their heads removed, bricks in their mouths, or – as in this case – a sickle pointing at their throat, automatically earns suspicion as a vampire.

— Mike McRae August 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
During the protest, participants wore wedding dresses, duct-taped their mouths and chained their wrists on the Capitol steps to call on lawmakers to pass the measure.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of mouths

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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
The heat will hit the elderly, children, people with chronic illnesses, outdoor workers and pets the hardest.

— Tammie Souza, CBS News, 28 June 2026