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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
Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
All of the backup plans that people are preparing to enact - borrowing, trying to visit food banks, putting off other bills - have their own costs and downstream effects.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Military families are already seeking additional assistance from food banks and other groups to help with paying bills.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Winter comes with snow, ice and high heating bills.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Anger is spreading over rising utility bills Furor over rising utility bills has emerged as an issue in gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia and could shape the 2026 midterms, according to The Washington Post.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
All of the backup plans that people are preparing to enact - borrowing, trying to visit food banks, putting off other bills - have their own costs and downstream effects.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Military families are already seeking additional assistance from food banks and other groups to help with paying bills.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Winter comes with snow, ice and high heating bills.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Anger is spreading over rising utility bills Furor over rising utility bills has emerged as an issue in gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia and could shape the 2026 midterms, according to The Washington Post.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Imagine a telco app with an integrated AI assistant that can manage plans, optimize bills, and recommend new services.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
All of the backup plans that people are preparing to enact - borrowing, trying to visit food banks, putting off other bills - have their own costs and downstream effects.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Military families are already seeking additional assistance from food banks and other groups to help with paying bills.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Winter comes with snow, ice and high heating bills.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Anger is spreading over rising utility bills Furor over rising utility bills has emerged as an issue in gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia and could shape the 2026 midterms, according to The Washington Post.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Imagine a telco app with an integrated AI assistant that can manage plans, optimize bills, and recommend new services.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
All of the backup plans that people are preparing to enact - borrowing, trying to visit food banks, putting off other bills - have their own costs and downstream effects.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Military families are already seeking additional assistance from food banks and other groups to help with paying bills.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Winter comes with snow, ice and high heating bills.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Anger is spreading over rising utility bills Furor over rising utility bills has emerged as an issue in gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia and could shape the 2026 midterms, according to The Washington Post.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 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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The fine for a single incident increased from $32,000 to $325,000, and up to $3 million if a network broadcasts it on multiple stations.—
Michael J. Socolow,
The Conversation,
14 Oct. 2025
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The game broadcasts on ABC or ESPN.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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After Beijing announces that major Taiwan ports have been mined, sea traffic to Taiwan nosedives as shipping insurance rates soar.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Netflix announces new Kennedy family series One of America’s most famous families is getting the Netflix treatment.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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At present, an interstitial pop-up advertises Reishi as 25 percent off; purchasing six sheets or more unlocks 50 percent off.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Tracfone advertises download speeds ranging from 20 to 200Mbps and uploads of 3 to 15Mbps for this service.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 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 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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Senator Murphy said the incident is part of a pattern of behavior from DHS wherein the agency publishes misleading information in an attempt to justify violent incidents.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Public Instruction routinely gathers and publishes data on other potential signs of student harm, such as how often students are chronically absent, experience homelessness or feel unsafe at school — but not the frequency of educator misconduct.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2025.
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