1
as in expenses
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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2
as in fees
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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3
as in prices
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal
they won the war, but at a terrible cost in lives
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as in fetches
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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Recent Examples of costs
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
The Water Utilities has to study demographics and costs once the first two questions are answered.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
During the furore last year, Barton had set up a GoFundMe page to help with his legal costs.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Only a third of millionaires use a wealth advisor for their financial planning and 1 in 5 plan to fire their advisor due to high costs and poor service, according to a new survey from Long Angle, the professional network for startup founders and CEOs.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Still, even in those states, care costs make up a significant share of family income.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Montalva has since raised around $7,820 to help cover the medical and surgical costs needed to have the facial reconstructive surgery that will restore her ability to eat and speak properly.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
One large is $22, while three will set you back $63 and five costs $98.
—Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Worse, may car owners act like their car only costs the incremental cost of operating it, which can appear be under 5 cents/mile in an EV.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Many young consumers, already juggling high costs for food, rent, and education, and crushed by an unsympathetic labor market, are entering adulthood with the self-care budget of a socialite twice their age.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
The Water Utilities has to study demographics and costs once the first two questions are answered.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
During the furore last year, Barton had set up a GoFundMe page to help with his legal costs.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Only a third of millionaires use a wealth advisor for their financial planning and 1 in 5 plan to fire their advisor due to high costs and poor service, according to a new survey from Long Angle, the professional network for startup founders and CEOs.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Still, even in those states, care costs make up a significant share of family income.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Montalva has since raised around $7,820 to help cover the medical and surgical costs needed to have the facial reconstructive surgery that will restore her ability to eat and speak properly.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
One large is $22, while three will set you back $63 and five costs $98.
—Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Beyond that, self-parking typically costs $25 per day but may cost more during special events.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Worse, may car owners act like their car only costs the incremental cost of operating it, which can appear be under 5 cents/mile in an EV.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costs
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Different food hubs help farmers cut expenses by providing a variety of resources, such as warehousing, transportation and delivery, education, marketing, contract management and some even provide supplies to farmers.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Over the last 18 months, costs have risen around 20%, largely due to inflation and labor costs, but tariffs implemented earlier this year have also added to higher operational expenses.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Under the new terms of the license, Chevron was authorized to pay fees and royalties to Venezuela in oil but not in cash, effectively reducing Chevron’s crude exports from the country by half, according to Reuters.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Others, such as Underdog Fantasy, are satisfied with merely hosting someone else’s exchange in their apps and tacking on small trading fees to create revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Analysts predict that with SanDisk raising NAND flash prices while AI continues to consume much of the industry's capacity, consumer electronics may soon face a new wave of price increases.—
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CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Customers can also receive up to $1,500 in switching credits when moving from another provider, although equipment and activation fees may apply, and prices typically rise after the introductory guarantee period.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rafferty doesn’t offer much in the way of sympathy, describing their time together as both brief and now over before Plunket fetches his wife to bring her home himself.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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No one wants to drill under the ocean when oil fetches $60 a barrel.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Federal Reserve estimates tariffs are contributing five-tenths or six-tenths to the core personal consumption expenditures price index, the central bank's preferred measure of inflation, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said last week.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bonds ask for a specific dollar amount and can be used for capital expenditures such as new schools and facility buildings, technology infrastructure, safety improvements, school buses and equipment.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Paris Agreement hits its 10th anniversary and COP30 brings an important deadline for participating countries to update their emissions reduction plans which, so far have fallen short of the Paris targets.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Crisp bits of bacon add a salty crunch, while the green onion brings a fresh, mild bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costs. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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