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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The fees in question at Monday’s meeting are for a design review application, an environmental consultant, and the city attorney’s work on development agreements, among other things.—
JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the service commitments, the complaint accuses HMM of conditioning access to space on the payment of peak season surcharges (PSS) and other extra-contractual fees—despite contract language that expressly barred such add-ons unless mutually agreed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Booming home prices spiked property-tax revenue too, and Levine Cava secured two tax rate cuts before winning reelection in 2024.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fresh opium now fetches about $329 per kilogram, more than double the 2019 price of $145.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Dec. 2025
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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
Noun
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And investments are only expected to grow, with Goldman Sachs reporting that AI companies are estimated to invest more than $500 billion in capital expenditures this year.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, his final state budget proposal, released Friday, is calling for $248 billion in general fund expenditures.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card aims to brings premium restaurant rewards and travel benefits to users, including an annual hotel benefit of $300.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dancing along to educational songs brings you and your kids closer together—and turns learning about their world into a fun game.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costs. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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