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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
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Thousand-dollar drones are eliminating systems worth millions, forcing Russian commanders to expend valuable resources defending against low-cost threats.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Christopher Nolan’s version, which reportedly cost two hundred and fifty million dollars and stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, opens on July 17th.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Noun
The agreement also includes an option for the city to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, with costs not to exceed $19,550 annually in 2027 and 2028.
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Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Thousand-dollar drones are eliminating systems worth millions, forcing Russian commanders to expend valuable resources defending against low-cost threats.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Verb
The entire project, including demolition, excavation, landscaping repairs and the installation of garden beds, cost roughly $15,500.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Christopher Nolan’s version, which reportedly cost two hundred and fifty million dollars and stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, opens on July 17th.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
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Part of that is the $247 per diem lawmakers received for meals and other expenses.
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Retirement income averages $531,000 and expenses average $772,000.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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David Meisinger, the chief executive of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative, said the high prices typically fetched in utility acquisitions, as well as lack of willing sellers, have historically served as barriers for the expansion of public power.
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In May, two of Lan’s Hermes handbags were sold via online auction, fetching about $539,000.
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Morgan Stanley sees shortages for memory on core components like DRAM and NAND overshadowing potential drags on the stock in the form of higher capital expenditures or limited disclosure on customer deals.
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But in most of the country, the AI infrastructure boom has likely had a more marginal impact on electricity prices compared to grid damage sustained by extreme weather events or the costs of utility companies’ capital expenditures that are passed on to consumers.
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At least 16 colleges charge more than $100,000 in tuition, fees, room and board to students who pay full fare, according to a June report from CNBC.
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But maintenance will be critical to avoid paying an early withdrawal fee, which can easily negate most or all of the interest earned to that point.
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The La Roja boss didn’t react quickly enough to the situation, instead opting for more of the same after the halftime break – rightly or wrongly relying on his mainstay players who largely brought him to this point – and didn’t change anyone until the 71st minute.
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Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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