costing

present participle of cost

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of costing Patching up an outdated, aging infrastructure — like decades-old HVAC, electrical systems and leaking roofs — is a costly, short-term fix that drains our resources and ends up costing the community more. — Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The Kremlin released a 74-year-old retired teacher accused of fighting for Kyiv — a move experts said would foster goodwill with the White House while costing Moscow little. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Patriot interceptors are expensive, costing as much as $4 million per unit. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 After fumbling four times this season and costing the Giants the game in Week 5, Skattebo did not record a carry in Week 6. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 Since the start of the takeover, about 21,000 fewer students will attend Houston public schools in 2026-2027, costing the district about $190 million in state funding. — Daniel H. Robinson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 The weekend flights went out on Fridays and returned on Sundays, with seats costing $7,570. — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 Those tools include apps that allow individuals to receive cash in between paychecks and are costing them hundreds of dollars each year in fees, according to a recent report. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Remigio lost a fumble on a punt return, costing the Chiefs excellent field position. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costing
Verb
  • Gus blew that out of the water, ultimately fetching over $50 million.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Valkyries cut off season-ticket sales this year at over 12,000, with courtside seats fetching $1,500 per game.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Heidi Rackliffe, Avec’s chief program officer, was bringing her team in on weekends to call everybody back.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • By bringing a familiar nameplate into the electric era, VW has a chance to make the transition feel less like a leap into the unknown and more like buying the next version of a car people already understand.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

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

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