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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costs

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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

But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy. —

ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move. —

Christa Swanson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 For the uninsured, being treated for certain conditions may be out of the question due to high costs. —

Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026 Many locals welcome the team, but are not thrilled about the rising taxes and costs that come with new development. —

Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 Many delivery services, including UPS and FedEx, have already announced fuel surcharges that have raised shipping costs for businesses and households. —

Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026 According to court filings, $235,245 of the verdict was a result of economic damages, which included medical costs and funeral expenses. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026 Letters from January put the penalty at nearly $9,400 — that’s about $500 for each day of the two-week quorum break plus a portion of costs incurred to try and secure members’ attendance. —

Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026 This technique enables precise control over the coating thickness and uniformity, potentially improving performance while reducing material usage and production costs. —

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 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

The estate is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, funeral expenses, attorney's fees, and other relief, arguing that multiple parties share responsibility for Avery's death under Georgia law because their actions combined to cause a single fatal outcome.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Other requests include compensatory and punitive damages, front pay, attorney and witness fees, expenses and other relief the court deems necessary.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026