as in fetching
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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Recent Examples of costing
Imagine a student admitted to a graduate program costing $80,000 per year.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Five hens produce about $219 worth of eggs a year while costing roughly $600 in feed and supplies.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Research by Vanguard found nearly 30% of individual retirement accounts had gone untouched in cash for seven years, costing investors significant growth over time.
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Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The relaxed, slightly slouchy silhouette gives off an effortlessly cool vibe while offering a soft, breathable feel and costing up to 75 percent less than similar styles at Anthropologie and Eileen Fisher, as Quince points out.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Seeds aren’t widely available, and their prices are at the upper range, costing as much as $5 for 250 seeds.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
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.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
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.
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Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
State officials have said that the response to Woods’ actions could end up costing more than $11 million.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Five hens produce about $219 worth of eggs a year while costing roughly $600 in feed and supplies.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Research by Vanguard found nearly 30% of individual retirement accounts had gone untouched in cash for seven years, costing investors significant growth over time.
—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The relaxed, slightly slouchy silhouette gives off an effortlessly cool vibe while offering a soft, breathable feel and costing up to 75 percent less than similar styles at Anthropologie and Eileen Fisher, as Quince points out.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Seeds aren’t widely available, and their prices are at the upper range, costing as much as $5 for 250 seeds.
—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costing
Verb
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Sell in season, research what comparable pieces are fetching and be realistic about your asking price.
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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.
Verb
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And this includes bringing more attention the particular deficit that women face in getting properly diagnosed and treated.
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Despite his lack of starts and goal involvements, George impressed in his cameos, bringing pace and goal threat to the Everton attack.
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“Costing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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