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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
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
But ballooning costs aren’t the only factor contributing to the dramatic upswing in retail prices.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Walsh said yield growth throughout the year, as well as higher load factors, are helping to recoup the higher fuel costs.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Even Mamdani, who had campaigned on the idea of dropping his predecessor’s lawsuit and opposition, has come around and is holding firm as the Council insists on some $300 million in additional costs a year.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
Beyond that, self-parking typically costs $25 per day but may cost more during special events.
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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.
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Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
California is expected to spend about $50 billion from the general fund next year out of a total estimated at more than $220 billion in costs shared between the state and federal government, according to the LAO.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
But ballooning costs aren’t the only factor contributing to the dramatic upswing in retail prices.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Walsh said yield growth throughout the year, as well as higher load factors, are helping to recoup the higher fuel costs.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Even Mamdani, who had campaigned on the idea of dropping his predecessor’s lawsuit and opposition, has come around and is holding firm as the Council insists on some $300 million in additional costs a year.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Verb
Shipping experts say rural delivery costs more because drivers make fewer stops per mile, increasing the cost per package.
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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
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Reject lifestyle creep The first right move may be as simple as crafting (and sticking to) a new budget to avoid lifestyle creep, which happens when a person’s expenses rise with their salary, leaving little room to save or pay down debt.
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Part of that is the $247 per diem lawmakers received for meals and other expenses.
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Canada agreed to front the cost of construction and to split the toll fees with the state once the cost has been recouped.
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As part of the agreement, the developers are footing the bill for construction in exchange for removing the cost of future impact fees.
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Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Falling birth rates, behavioral changes, high car prices and a growing array of alternatives could drive sales down by more than 2 million units by 2040, according to their analysis.
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The iPhone 15 Pro Max currently fetches $492, while the base iPhone 15 sits at $311.
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Presumably whichever region fetches the higher price will be the one Dairyland chooses in the future.
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The measure could incentivize Democrats to save more money because funds tucked away in the rainy day fund would no longer be considered expenditures counted toward the spending limit.
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While numerous vendors, tools and methods reportedly indicate that employers can realize quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs, these expenditures are still increasing.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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With the nurturing Moon in your 6th House of Health and Routine, a harmonious trine to authoritative Saturn in your 10th House of Career and Status brings steady traction.
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