costing

present participle of cost

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Recent Examples of costing Based on an analysis of more than 1 million bookings, RVshare says its average rental cost, set by owners, is just over $210 per night, with travel trailers typically costing the least and motorized Class A, B and C RVs costing more. Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026 The process involves genealogical research and legal review, typically costing under $5,000 and taking about a year. Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Earlier this year, tickets went on sale at prices ranging from $140 to $8,680, but have since skyrocketed, with some tickets to the World Cup final costing around $32,970. Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 23 June 2026 State officials have said that the response to Woods’ actions could end up costing more than $11 million. ABC News, 23 June 2026 Lincoln later collapsed, costing taxpayers billions. Scott Horsley, NPR, 22 June 2026 The secret spreads to the rest of the group — and even to some of their network of VIP clientele in Ibiza, costing Barrs one of her nannying gigs that summer. Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 The six-story garage, costing about $290 million, is west of Concourse B and is visible from inside the building. Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026 Universal Kids tickets and annual passes are now on sale with one-day tickets costing $55 to $80 and annual passes running $130 to $165. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costing
Verb
  • Sell in season, research what comparable pieces are fetching and be realistic about your asking price.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
  • While not yet capable of performing complex physical tasks such as fetching objects, Codey is being developed for future roles in healthcare, education, and hospitality.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
    Mark Prussin, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026

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“Costing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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