Thesaurus results for EXPENSE

expense

noun

ik-ˈspen(t)s

Definition of expense next

as in cost

a payment made in the course of achieving a result they spared no expense in building the house of their dreams

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Recent Examples of expense Many people in the workplace struggle with expense reports and imposter syndrome. —

Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 May 2026 As a result, consumers have had less room in their budgets to cover an unexpected expense or emergency, experts say. —

Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 May 2026 The fund still pays doctors for their assessments and covers other legal expenses. —

Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026 Indeed the governance apparatus stunningly favors the C-suite, the board, and especially founder Elon Musk, at the expense of shareholders. —

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for expense

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Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026