costing

present participle of cost

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of costing Along with rising costs, a change in state law is costing Miami-Dade about $25 million a year in lost sales taxes tied to commercial leases. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Like the British Virgin Islands and French Polynesia, Turks and Caicos also stood out for its steep hotel prices, with the average weeknight stay costing $1,413. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 In addition, the social safety net in Nordic countries means that workers are less fearful of trade and technology costing their jobs. Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Skip Benidorm for Villajoyosa Benidorm’s skyline is hard to miss, but just 20 minutes away by tram costing £3 ($4), the atmosphere looks entirely different. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 That same year, it was reported that the salvage operation, initially estimated to cost about $300 million, ended up costing far more than expected. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026 Rents in Rhode Island are particularly oppressive, with the average for a three-bedroom home costing nearly 30% of median income. Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Other styles can run anywhere from $8 to $30, with premium, high-end teapot infusers costing upward of $100. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 That model can operate in three tiers, with the most expensive and high-performance costing $5 for a million input tokens and $30 for a million output tokens. Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costing
Verb
  • Having the chamber installed in your home, like San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did, is a much steeper investment, fetching close to $170,000 after delivery and on-site assembly.
    Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • And in 1934, Reuters reported on Jack, a three-year-old Dalmatian who was known for pulling fire hoses, climbing ladders, recognizing alarm signals and even fetching meals for the firefighters on his team.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Japanese festivals often serve as ways for deities to be brought into the streets for sacred or ritual purposes while also bringing communities together in celebration.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • However, the Scarpetta actress broke Met Gala rules by bringing her eldest daughter as her plus-one to the biggest night in fashion on May 4.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

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“Costing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costing. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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