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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
ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The tax break allows qualified taxpayers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips a year from their tax bills.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
To pay those bills, Cal Fire logs the public’s trees in its largest holding – Jackson Demonstration State Forest – which spans 50,000 acres in Mendocino County.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Short-term Treasuries respond immediately; money market funds and 3-month bills move almost in lockstep.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But as data needs have grown, so too have the bills.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Major changes are coming to health insurance in Colorado over the next two years, but members of the state’s delegation in Congress are pitching bills that would dampen the impacts of those disruptions to health care.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Some South Carolina banks stock the bills during football season, but in most places, fans place special orders at their local branches.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The tax break allows qualified taxpayers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips a year from their tax bills.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
To pay those bills, Cal Fire logs the public’s trees in its largest holding – Jackson Demonstration State Forest – which spans 50,000 acres in Mendocino County.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Short-term Treasuries respond immediately; money market funds and 3-month bills move almost in lockstep.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But as data needs have grown, so too have the bills.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Major changes are coming to health insurance in Colorado over the next two years, but members of the state’s delegation in Congress are pitching bills that would dampen the impacts of those disruptions to health care.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Some South Carolina banks stock the bills during football season, but in most places, fans place special orders at their local branches.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Without health insurance, the bills piled up, roughly $24,000.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The tax break allows qualified taxpayers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips a year from their tax bills.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
To pay those bills, Cal Fire logs the public’s trees in its largest holding – Jackson Demonstration State Forest – which spans 50,000 acres in Mendocino County.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Short-term Treasuries respond immediately; money market funds and 3-month bills move almost in lockstep.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But as data needs have grown, so too have the bills.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Major changes are coming to health insurance in Colorado over the next two years, but members of the state’s delegation in Congress are pitching bills that would dampen the impacts of those disruptions to health care.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Some South Carolina banks stock the bills during football season, but in most places, fans place special orders at their local branches.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Without health insurance, the bills piled up, roughly $24,000.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The tax break allows qualified taxpayers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips a year from their tax bills.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
To pay those bills, Cal Fire logs the public’s trees in its largest holding – Jackson Demonstration State Forest – which spans 50,000 acres in Mendocino County.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Short-term Treasuries respond immediately; money market funds and 3-month bills move almost in lockstep.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But as data needs have grown, so too have the bills.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Major changes are coming to health insurance in Colorado over the next two years, but members of the state’s delegation in Congress are pitching bills that would dampen the impacts of those disruptions to health care.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Some South Carolina banks stock the bills during football season, but in most places, fans place special orders at their local branches.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bills
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Feed pets indoors whenever possible.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Feed pets indoors, or only put out enough for short time periods and bring leftovers and dishes back inside.—
C. A. Bridges,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Temple of the Arts will also broadcasts the High Holy Day services.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Oceanside City Council has approved a one-time $175,000 payment to KOCT, the community service television station that broadcasts City Council and commission meetings.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Trump announces arrest of suspect Tyler Robinson As of Thursday night, the assassination suspect remained at large.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apple announces new iPhones and more.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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In honor of celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, advertises Bryan's best brisket sandwich.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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But for Jennifer Lawrence, a simple everyday outing is a chance to show off a tote bag that advertises a literal book.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
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Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For instance, Circle's USDC (a popular stablecoin), now holds about 93 percent of its reserves in Treasuries and overnight agreements, with the rest in cash, and publishes monthly attestations reviewed by Deloitte.—
Anna Strebl,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The single already stands as Blackpink’s highest-rising win and will almost certainly score a ninth frame on the list when Billboard once again publishes the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The weighting for the Statista Smart Hospitals Maturity Survey (SSHMS), which assesses the implementation and usage of smart technologies in hospitals, increased from 15 to 20 percent of the total score.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The revision, a routine step in the compilation of government labor statistics, assesses monthly survey estimates alongside state unemployment data.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Penny pats Harry's snout and jumps at his face at home.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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