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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2
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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3
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
Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
But considering how much a single lymphatic massage costs, this has paid for itself in a matter of weeks.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
As one film finance source always told me, big budget movies at Apple are essentially advertising costs for their tech products and universe.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
This is the scenario Dalio warns of, namely if interest costs exceed growth rates, growth can no longer carry the debt burden in the way that Trump assumes, because growth is vulnerable to shifts in rates, inflation, or the economic cycle.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Sikhs for Justice, an activist group, stepped in to cover funeral costs and pledged $100,000 in humanitarian aid for the victims’ families.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Small ships, on average, have more inclusive costs than large ships.
—Mary Curry, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Gilbert's brother, Shawn Gilbert, started a GoFundMe to support the financial and emotional costs of his sister's cancer treatment journey.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
But considering how much a single lymphatic massage costs, this has paid for itself in a matter of weeks.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
As one film finance source always told me, big budget movies at Apple are essentially advertising costs for their tech products and universe.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
This is the scenario Dalio warns of, namely if interest costs exceed growth rates, growth can no longer carry the debt burden in the way that Trump assumes, because growth is vulnerable to shifts in rates, inflation, or the economic cycle.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Sikhs for Justice, an activist group, stepped in to cover funeral costs and pledged $100,000 in humanitarian aid for the victims’ families.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Small ships, on average, have more inclusive costs than large ships.
—Mary Curry, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Gilbert's brother, Shawn Gilbert, started a GoFundMe to support the financial and emotional costs of his sister's cancer treatment journey.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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Meanwhile, Landon said, the expenses continue to pile up, from labor and equipment to facilities.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Positive word-of-mouth is key to inspiring the level of staying power that’ll be needed to justify the studio’s sky-high expenses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Airlines must include mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the cases rolled through the legal system, accumulating interest and court fees, the amount that patients owed often grew by 25%.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most ticket prices ranged from $80 to $180, though some were priced at $269.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Consider taking screenshots of booking pages that show the original flight times and prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rafferty doesn’t offer much in the way of sympathy, describing their time together as both brief and now over before Plunket fetches his wife to bring her home himself.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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No one wants to drill under the ocean when oil fetches $60 a barrel.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But while manufacturers expect revenues and productivity to increase, the survey shows uncertain market conditions slow capital expenditures.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, the personal consumption expenditures price index showed that consumer spending stayed strong even as inflation remains stubbornly elevated and the cost of food and other goods continues to rise.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Church attack brings for army of helpers A Grand Blanc Township resident opened his home to people fleeing the church attack.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While manufacturing provides more than 470,000 jobs and brings more than $66 billion into Wisconsin's economy, the sector continues to decline in the state despite growth nationally.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costs. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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