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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
Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Midterm elections will see congressional battlegrounds in states where fast-rising electric bills or data center hotspots — or both — are fomenting community uprisings.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Say, for example, that a restaurant’s menu states that an automatic 18% charge will be added to all bills for parties of six or more customers.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Swanson was transported to Wilcox Medical Center before receiving treatment at the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, according to a GoFundMe page created to assist with his unexpected medical bills.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Under her failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utilities, rent, and grocery bills.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
That has put enormous financial pressure on especially the younger controllers, who may not have the savings needed to keep up with rent, bills or car payments, Duffy said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Water and sewer bills have been among the main concerns voiced by residents to city officials and the media.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
This program can lower their heating bills.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
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Individual customers' bills will vary according to their usage rates.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Midterm elections will see congressional battlegrounds in states where fast-rising electric bills or data center hotspots — or both — are fomenting community uprisings.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Say, for example, that a restaurant’s menu states that an automatic 18% charge will be added to all bills for parties of six or more customers.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Swanson was transported to Wilcox Medical Center before receiving treatment at the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, according to a GoFundMe page created to assist with his unexpected medical bills.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Under her failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utilities, rent, and grocery bills.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
That has put enormous financial pressure on especially the younger controllers, who may not have the savings needed to keep up with rent, bills or car payments, Duffy said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Water and sewer bills have been among the main concerns voiced by residents to city officials and the media.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
This program can lower their heating bills.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bills
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Sometimes pets like to use fringe as toys, so be extra cautious with cats and dogs.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Other big stories ➤ These pets up for adoption in metro Phoenix shelters this week.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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This was one of the most emotional Letterman broadcasts ever, but Zevon did his best to keep things light.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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The game broadcasts on Fox, which is available to stream online with Hulu + Live TV.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Shell announces share buybacks as earnings top estimates.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump announces a second strike reportedly kills three people in the Caribbean.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The show advertises the largest cash prize in reality TV history with a $5 million pot.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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The bureau typically advertises in southern British Columbia, Calgary and Vancouver, said Mark Robitaille, its executive director.—
Sarah Cutler
November 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.—
Kat Boogaard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amazon occasionally publishes promotions that offer a serious discount on your order when splitting your payment between cash and points.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The piece Lee publishes isn’t a Pulitzer-winning takedown, but a posthumous profile of the reclusive, kind-hearted Dale, a man who shares Dale’s love of crime writers like Jim Thompson and instinctive empathy for underdogs.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cunning and a team of 46 other researchers published a grim study in the journal Science on Thursday that assesses the damage caused by a historic 2023 marine heat wave in Florida.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Morton assesses this political and royal insider’s tactics and actions through often turbulent times in the book — and believes his bond with the Windsors was closer than anyone's.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The clip, shared by Sarah Ingle (@saraheingle), a dedicated dog fosterer, shows seven-month-old Cookie Crisps nestled in her arms while Ingle gently pats her bottom.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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As a matter of fact, pats on the back are probably very few and far between.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Bills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bills. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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