Thesaurus results for COSTS

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noun

plural of cost

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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Relevance

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of cost

as in fetches

to have a price of the raffle tickets cost a dollar each

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Recent Examples of costs

Noun

In a recent blog post, Asha Sharma laid out many issues ranging from tiny division margins to exploding component costs, all balanced with its biggest gamer complaint, a lack of big Xbox first-party games, and namely big first-party games that are Xbox exclusives. —

Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Gas prices have fallen toward $4 per gallon in recent weeks, nearing the milestone as oil costs have eased in response to negotiations between the United States and Iran. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 June 2026 Summer travel costs are up this year. —

Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 June 2026 That could lead to food shortages as farmers skimp on fertilizer to avoid higher costs. —

Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026 In Tran’s lawsuit, her family is seeking financial damages for a series of costs including medical and funeral expenses, loss of companionship and mental pain and suffering. —

Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 Some of the costs include travel, registration, maintaining the exhibits and giveaways to the passersby. —

Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Rising debt would inflict economic costs, like weaker wages, slower GDP growth, and less consumption. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 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

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

Steady cash flow gives businesses the room to cover daily expenses, meet payroll, pay suppliers and plan with confidence.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Scholarships and loans that cover the cost of tuition may not stretch far enough for expenses like housing, transportation, meals, books and computers.

— Albert D. Mosley, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026