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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
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Covering much of the $120 million production costs himself, with money from his celebrated winery, the filmmaker’s latest premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival to wildly mixed reactions.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
There’s a lot riding on this Evita that’s costing north of $6 million for a 12-week limited run.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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Noun
President Donald Trump, who nominated Waller as a governor during his first term in office, has been hectoring the Fed to lower interest rates to reduce borrowing costs on the $36 trillion national debt.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Covering much of the $120 million production costs himself, with money from his celebrated winery, the filmmaker’s latest premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival to wildly mixed reactions.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Verb
Photo : Alexander Babic, courtesy of RM Sotheby's A 1970 Plymouth AAR ’Cuda in good condition can cost about $70,000, while a concours-quality example can fetch in the neighborhood of $140,000.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
There’s a lot riding on this Evita that’s costing north of $6 million for a 12-week limited run.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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Despite the costs of containment, USDA economists estimate that maintaining the eradication program delivers annual economic benefits exceeding $1 billion—far outweighing the expense of operations like the COPEG fly factory in Panama.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Numerous reasons exist for why getting a driver’s license is either more challenging today or may not provide sufficient benefits, including the licensing process, the expense of vehicle ownership and maintenance and safety concerns.—
Selika Josiah Talbott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The price, far higher than the prior record of about $6 billion for their historic rivals, the Boston Celtics, showcases both the breakneck growth in valuations of sports teams, as well as the Lakers’ unique draw.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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For American policymakers and businesses, economic instability in Russia carries potential implications for global markets, energy prices, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially as sanctions and Russia's military operations in Ukraine continue to reshape the international economic landscape.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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That fetched Shildt out of the dugout as Cease raised his right index finger.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The most expensive transaction closed May 16 in Costa Mesa, where 13 units on nearly 1 acre fetched $661,538 per unit.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
Noun
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While Intel’s sheer scale and capital expenditure requirements may deter private equity, a consortium or strategic carve-out remains a viable option.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Instead, the system said that the Atrium’s Lake Norman facility is part of more than $1 billion in capital expenditure investments the health care company announced in 2018.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Application fees for top programs can reach $275 per school.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Owners in each of those three cities reportedly paid record $250 million expansion fees, five times the get-in cost from two years ago.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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After weeks of defense attorneys fighting in court for Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, the Trump administration brought him back on June 7 to face federal human smuggling charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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After the trip down memory lane, Storch brought the conversation to the present day and shared his opinion on the criminal charges and violent allegations against the 55-year-old.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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