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
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
That case was resolved the following year outside of court, and both parties asked the court to dismiss the case, with each school paying its own legal costs and attorneys’ fees.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
But the combination of rising fuel costs and changes in the industry proved too much to overcome.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 May 2026
According to county officials, resolving warrants through the program has collectively avoided hundreds of thousands of dollars in jail costs by preventing arrests and overnight jail stays.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Like other airlines, Spirit has recently been struggling with increasing fuel costs with the recent conflict in the Middle East.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
But those plans were derailed amid soaring jet fuel costs sparked by the outbreak of the war with Iran.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Spirit has struggled financially since the COVID-19 pandemic, weighed down by rising operating costs and growing debt.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 2 May 2026
More recently, this has meant covering transportation costs for those living outside the state.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 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
Beyond salaries, the overall compensation for state employees includes overtime and pensions as part of the costs in the $27 billion annual budget.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
That case was resolved the following year outside of court, and both parties asked the court to dismiss the case, with each school paying its own legal costs and attorneys’ fees.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
But the combination of rising fuel costs and changes in the industry proved too much to overcome.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 May 2026
According to county officials, resolving warrants through the program has collectively avoided hundreds of thousands of dollars in jail costs by preventing arrests and overnight jail stays.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Like other airlines, Spirit has recently been struggling with increasing fuel costs with the recent conflict in the Middle East.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
But those plans were derailed amid soaring jet fuel costs sparked by the outbreak of the war with Iran.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Spirit has struggled financially since the COVID-19 pandemic, weighed down by rising operating costs and growing debt.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 2 May 2026
More recently, this has meant covering transportation costs for those living outside the state.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 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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Fuel is one of the largest expenses for airlines.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The campaign was created to help ease the financial strain associated with her care, including treatment costs, complementary therapies, travel to medical appointments and everyday living expenses.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Local communities, in turn, operate the monitoring stations and get fees in return.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Before raising taxes or fees, the state should cut duplication, streamline agencies, and make sure every dollar is producing results.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Those are the highest gas prices in the country.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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There are 441 single family houses and townhomes in Pinewood, a new subdivision that was constructed during the Covid-19 pandemic and marketed with prices and amenities to appeal to young families.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 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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That would represent growth of 66% in capital expenditures for the year—an additional $200 billion—over 2025, Samik Chatterjee and his colleagues estimate.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Burry, an accountant with Whittlesey who was reviewing Blue Hills expenditures, emailed Gallon-Clark in March 2024 to flag several potential issues with one of the two $600,000 payments that Cicero’s businesses received.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Next week brings more reports from some major AI names, including Palantir Technologies and Advanced Micro Devices .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The Storm’s ace pitcher, who also plays outfield and has experience at first base in her previous two varsity seasons, is the real deal who brings a complete game to the field for the Upstate Eight Conference leaders.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costs. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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