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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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Recent Examples of bills
Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
The latest deadly altercation in the city is threatening to imperil an 11th-hour scramble in Congress to get the last of its appropriations bills passed in less than a week.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The bills died in committee and DART agreed to return 5% sales tax back to cities as a compromise — such agreements have been called a general mobility program.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
The incident forces Audrey back into her childhood home in suburban New Jersey to help take care of her, and into Eli’s orbit to help square away the insurance information and repair bills.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
House Republicans last October proposed cutting state taxes on the middle class by as much as $700 per year by boosting a credit that offsets a portion of municipal property tax bills.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Democratic lawmakers are planning a slew of bills in this legislative session in response to the federal push, including one to further limit how local officials can interact with federal immigration officers.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Surgeons could sell their unpaid medical bills to Blake or one of his medical funding company contacts for 20 percent of the face value.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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Although several House Democrats supported the bills to fund the government, prominent House Democrats on Saturday called on the upper chamber to reject the bill.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
The latest deadly altercation in the city is threatening to imperil an 11th-hour scramble in Congress to get the last of its appropriations bills passed in less than a week.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The bills died in committee and DART agreed to return 5% sales tax back to cities as a compromise — such agreements have been called a general mobility program.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
The incident forces Audrey back into her childhood home in suburban New Jersey to help take care of her, and into Eli’s orbit to help square away the insurance information and repair bills.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
House Republicans last October proposed cutting state taxes on the middle class by as much as $700 per year by boosting a credit that offsets a portion of municipal property tax bills.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Democratic lawmakers are planning a slew of bills in this legislative session in response to the federal push, including one to further limit how local officials can interact with federal immigration officers.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Surgeons could sell their unpaid medical bills to Blake or one of his medical funding company contacts for 20 percent of the face value.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bills
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Transmission most often occurs when people or pets ingest food or water contaminated with raccoon feces.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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Participants dress head-to-toe in pink tutus and wigs, pets sport pink ribbons, and there’s even a Pink Soup Parade, complete with stilt walkers, marching bands, and dancers.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Dec. 2025
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Macy’s has renewed its deal with NBC, which broadcasts the event, for an undisclosed multiple of the previous rate.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Parks and Recreation actress hosted several Golden Globes broadcasts with her friend and fellow Saturday Night Live star Tina Fey in the past.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta traditionally announces new Quest VR headsets during its annual Connect conference in the fall, but in 2025, the company skimped on VR hardware.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Publishers Marketplace tracks and announces agents’ recent deals, which is a great way to see which categories an agent is currently selling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many of the women were invited by Greenberg, who found them through a dating web site that advertises itself as a venue for older men to meet younger women, according to court records.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her poster advertises 10-mile log flume tours for 95 cents with dinner included, featuring authentic recipes from her parents.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The brand rarely discounts its pieces, and this event marks the largest, single-day offering of cashmere deals Quince has ever done.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
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And the hotel publishes its actual carbon footprint on its site.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Poets & Writers has a detailed directory of agents and the magazine often publishes profiles of agents as well as advice from them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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That would seem to include the WHO group that assesses what flu strains are circulating and makes critical decisions about updating flu shots.—
MIKE STOBBE,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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That would seem to include the WHO group that assesses what flu strains are circulating and makes critical decisions about updating flu shots.—
Mike Stobbe,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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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 30 Jan. 2026.
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