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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
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Decades of struggle, exacerbated by the abandonment of Yucca Mountain, have left 95,000 metric tons in temporary storage and cost the DOE billions.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Verb
Although many graduate nursing degrees fall within the lower loan limits, some can cost more than $100,000, including in high-demand fields like nurse anesthesia.
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Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Decades of struggle, exacerbated by the abandonment of Yucca Mountain, have left 95,000 metric tons in temporary storage and cost the DOE billions.
—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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Everyone on the trip can collaborate to build the perfect itinerary, easily share flight details, create checklists, and keep track of expenses and who owes what.
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MetLife is poised to lead the industry in margin expansion (20–25 bps annually) by keeping expense growth firmly below revenue gains.
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Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The original Game of Thrones dragon eggs are up for auction and expected to fetch a hefty price.
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His Cayuse Bionic Frog now fetches around $400 a bottle, and toward $600 for older vintages.
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The company plans to invest $11 billion globally in capital expenditures and research and development between 2025 and 2028, with a focus on technologies that support electrification and the energy transition.
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American Mission’s ads are independent expenditures, so the political committee cannot legally coordinate with the campaign or get Donalds’ approval.
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What was once a quiet corner of the terminal – your reward for loyalty or a hefty annual fee – has turned into a cafeteria for the masses.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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The ceremony, which brought both families together, was officiated by family friend Adam Sandler.
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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