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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
Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The key is knowing which filming locations double as genuinely affordable travel destinations, and timing your visit to avoid peak crowds that drive up costs.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Layering rising regulatory costs and global competitive pressures on top of that fragile recovery compounds the strain on a town that has fought hard to survive.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
On dry land, trucking and logistics costs range from $4,000 to $9,000 per container to move goods onward to the UAE, Cabral added.
—Eleni Giokos, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Bluesfest, which had been scheduled for April 2–5 at Byron Events Farm, was cancelled on March 13 citing rising costs and soft ticket demand, with a liquidator appointed to manage financial matters.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Even with insurance coverage, which is expensive, most individuals underestimate the costs associated with long-term care.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The key is knowing which filming locations double as genuinely affordable travel destinations, and timing your visit to avoid peak crowds that drive up costs.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Layering rising regulatory costs and global competitive pressures on top of that fragile recovery compounds the strain on a town that has fought hard to survive.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
On dry land, trucking and logistics costs range from $4,000 to $9,000 per container to move goods onward to the UAE, Cabral added.
—Eleni Giokos, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Bluesfest, which had been scheduled for April 2–5 at Byron Events Farm, was cancelled on March 13 citing rising costs and soft ticket demand, with a liquidator appointed to manage financial matters.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
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At issue is Treasury’s decision earlier this year to revoke licenses that had allowed the defendants to receive payments from the Venezuelan government to cover legal expenses.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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These are the same folks who also depend more on their tax refunds to help cover their expenses.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Restaurants must navigate separate applications, fees, and approval processes for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes, even when both are part of the same establishment.—
Mike Flynn,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The protests that broke out across the country at the end of December were triggered by the collapse of the rial and exorbitant inflation in food prices.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil production, remained closed, and missile and drone damage to energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait further drove up oil prices.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Fresh opium now fetches about $329 per kilogram, more than double the 2019 price of $145.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The expansion is part of $5 billion in capital expenditures announced by CEO Michael Fiddelke during Target's investor day on March 3.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Tribune analyzed direct contributions and outside expenditures for a comparable selection of the most competitive Democratic primaries since 2012, the first full primary cycle after the landmark 2010 Supreme Court decision Citizens United, which allowed unlimited outside spending in campaigns.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The super-senior brings a fiery magnitude that lifts his tempered Bulldogs.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The event brings thousands of visitors to downtown ― including designers, collectors, galleries, buyers and audiences from across the country and abroad.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costs. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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