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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
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In several instances, the Tribune found, the private guardian and its lawyers billed the former hospital patients for thousands of dollars in fees on top of hefty nursing home costs, quickly draining lifelong savings.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Trump has repeatedly indicated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs concerns about rising consumer costs.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
But depending on how much healthcare costs rise and boost Medicare spending, that threshold could come much sooner.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
But sticking by Platner has costs too.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Barbara Booth, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Short-term competitive pressure, profit-seeking, and political convenience are driving regulatory decisions whose costs will be borne by everyone — not just the banks and their shareholders.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In several instances, the Tribune found, the private guardian and its lawyers billed the former hospital patients for thousands of dollars in fees on top of hefty nursing home costs, quickly draining lifelong savings.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Trump has repeatedly indicated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs concerns about rising consumer costs.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
But depending on how much healthcare costs rise and boost Medicare spending, that threshold could come much sooner.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
But sticking by Platner has costs too.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Verb
Shipping experts say rural delivery costs more because drivers make fewer stops per mile, increasing the cost per package.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
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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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Last year, membership fees accounted for roughly two-thirds of the company’s profit.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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No one poured school fees or study-abroad plane tickets or holidays in Málaga and Mérida into her.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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While gasoline prices have fallen for two consecutive weeks, Americans continue to feel the effects of higher fuel costs.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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In addition to prices keeping many fans away, many USA fans on the eastern seaboard will be thousands of miles away from Team USA’s three group games in Los Angeles (where the Americans play twice) and Seattle.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Presumably whichever region fetches the higher price will be the one Dairyland chooses in the future.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Shorter fetches often create multiple, less intense bands of snow, while longer fetches can produce severe single bands, sometimes with thundersnow, as seen in the longer geographical positioning of lakes like Erie and Ontario.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Currently, that revenue is used to fund various general fund expenditures, like public safety, mass transit, and capital improvement.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Finance chiefs at five of the giant hyperscalers—Meta’s Susan Li, Microsoft’s Amy Hood, Alphabet’s Anat Ashkenazi, Oracle’s Hilary Maxson, and OpenAI’s Sarah Friar—are collectively overseeing hundreds of billions in capital expenditures.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The massive delta is revered not only for its capacious water supply and agricultural support, but also its famed Delta breeze that often brings relief from stretches of hot weather.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costs. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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