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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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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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
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
But for now, the best view from Turn 1 costs only the extra price of showing up early and braving the midday Texas sun.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Consumers have endless options, minimal switching costs, and little reason to stay loyal to any one provider.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 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
Like most twenty-somethings adjusting to post-grad life, Walz – who works part-time at a ski resort throughout Montana winters and year-round at a homeless shelter – considers rising costs.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
One large is $22, while three will set you back $63 and five costs $98.
—Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
With every new pipeline built, communities worry what the unexpected costs on the environment and residents could be.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
According to The Dallas Morning News, the new junior tour will feature 10-12 events in 2026, eliminating entry fees and membership costs.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 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
Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
But for now, the best view from Turn 1 costs only the extra price of showing up early and braving the midday Texas sun.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Consumers have endless options, minimal switching costs, and little reason to stay loyal to any one provider.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 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
Like most twenty-somethings adjusting to post-grad life, Walz – who works part-time at a ski resort throughout Montana winters and year-round at a homeless shelter – considers rising costs.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
One large is $22, while three will set you back $63 and five costs $98.
—Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
With every new pipeline built, communities worry what the unexpected costs on the environment and residents could be.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
According to The Dallas Morning News, the new junior tour will feature 10-12 events in 2026, eliminating entry fees and membership costs.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 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
Noun
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The actor’s sister, Tyree Trice, confirmed his death on a GoFundMe page set up to help with funeral expenses and support his four children.—
Samantha Cookinham,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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While working on the project, costs ballooned unexpectedly—reaching well over six figures—and this doctrine became an important reminder when justifying the expenses.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If Fletcher agrees to the terms, the agency would suspend $38,000 in fees and investigation costs.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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Before accounting for any of the other costs involved in running a club of Barca’s stature, 81 cents in every euro were gobbled up by football staff costs or the fees paid to bring players to the Camp Nou.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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And while Starbucks’ store format is expensive to upkeep, customers have become less willing to pay higher prices for its drinks since the COVID pandemic and ongoing economic downturn.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 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 company upped its capital expenditures outlook to between $70 billion and $72 billion, up from $66 billion to $72 billion.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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The yawning gap between data-center expenditures and the rest of the economy has caused whispers of bubble to rise to a chorus.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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December brings warm days, lush landscapes, and vibrant local festivals.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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That brings China’s current tariff burden down from about 57 percent to around 47 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costs. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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