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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
we can't afford the cost of a house just yet, so we're renting an apartment
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as in to fetch
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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Recent Examples of cost
Clifford Ando, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
That said, if the cost were to be Andrew Wiggins, a Heat prospect (Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez Jr.) and lesser draft capital, then it should be considered for a 40-year-old player still at All-NBA level.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Douglas Gregory, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Back in 2018, the FBI learned of a hack that may have cost some informants their lives.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Direct costs are the immediate costs of a specific piece of research; indirect costs are those that cannot be directly connected to a particular project but which are necessary for research.
—Clifford Ando, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
That said, if the cost were to be Andrew Wiggins, a Heat prospect (Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez Jr.) and lesser draft capital, then it should be considered for a 40-year-old player still at All-NBA level.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Verb
And in 2025, that mindset is costing businesses real opportunities.
—Douglas Gregory, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Back in 2018, the FBI learned of a hack that may have cost some informants their lives.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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Prosecutors allege that Measures used that money, which was held in an escrow account for clients, to pay for personal and operating expenses, pay off creditors, Four Seasons spa treatments, clothing, car payments and at least $55,000 for Los Angeles Crypto Arena seats.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Funds become accessible at 18 for qualified expenses, with broader withdrawal options phased in over time.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Original price: $76 Baskets are an easy way to store your belongings in a stylish way.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The vertiginous fall of home prices in Austin, Texas, seems to have no end in sight, according to experts who believe that steep declines are likely to continue in the coming months.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Industrial building in Fullerton fetches $3.4M An industrial property in Fullerton sold June 11 for $3,380,000, and the new owner has a plan to convert the building to a dental laboratory.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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Raw vicuña fiber can fetch upwards of $270 per pound.—
David Nolan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
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Related – Google’s $1 Trillion Lawsuit Thirdly, Google’s substantial AI capital expenditures carry execution risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jumping jacks are an underrated bodyweight exercise to increase your calorie expenditure.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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Archway provides a no-obligation offer within 24 hours, can pay cash and close within three days or on a future date of the seller’s choice, and there are no fees or commissions to pay.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Because of the highest gas taxes in America, plus environmental mandates, Cap-and-Trade fees, and a special fuel blend requirement that makes refining more expensive.—
Melissa Melendez,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce recently held its inaugural Infrastructure Summit in Nashville as a way to bring local government and the public and private sectors together to talk about change, officials said.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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