1
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
Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
This technique enables precise control over the coating thickness and uniformity, potentially improving performance while reducing material usage and production costs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
But then a second ailment cost him two weeks, and he's been inconsistent in the new year.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Orioles pitchers made two defensive blunders Saturday, and the absence of an ABS challenge cost Ryan Helsley in the ninth inning of a gutting loss.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
This technique enables precise control over the coating thickness and uniformity, potentially improving performance while reducing material usage and production costs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
One of the biggest wildcards in retirement is what health care will cost, but many Americans still don’t plan for it.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
But then a second ailment cost him two weeks, and he's been inconsistent in the new year.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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The victim’s family launched an online fundraiser to help pay his funeral expenses.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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One alderman who employs pension-eligible part-time staffers showed the Tribune ward expense reports from 2024 and 2025 that did not account for their pension costs.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As buyers walk away, the price keeps falling.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Perfect for hands-free phone calls, rear-view camera monitoring and GPS navigation management, this high-end unit from car audio giant Pioneer delivers premium features at a respectable price.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those planes were demolished to keep them from being captured by the enemy, the officials said, and the commandos flew out on three extra aircraft that were sent in to fetch them.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Imai didn’t even reach the fourth, forcing five relievers to collect the game’s final 19 outs and at least one roster move to fetch a fresh arm from Triple-A Sugar Land.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In his budget plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year, Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed to reduce expenditures for the state’s biodiversity conservation program as well as the enforcement division of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which employs game wardens and wildlife officers.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The February personal consumption expenditures index — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — is due Thursday and will offer an early read on whether the oil shock is feeding through to prices in the world’s largest economy.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are expensive vet bills and pet fees at apartments.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Higher prices for other goods and services, from airline fees to higher mortgage rates, could also weigh on household finances.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Armas brings a background in Major League Soccer, having previously coached the NY Red Bulls (2018-20), Toronto FC (2021) and Colorado Rapids (2023-25).—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s still a niche, though, for the righty starters who bring less heat.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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