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
Founders cited financial stress and income instability as major concerns, with 68% uncertain about meeting payroll or personal expenses, leading to exhaustion.
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Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Singapore's reputation as a safe harbor for wealthy mainland Chinese families is fading, reversing an inflow that came at the expense of rival wealth hubs like Hong Kong and Japan.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
She’s also accused of directing co-conspirators to apply for public and private grants for the organization that actually went toward the couple’s living expenses.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This revenue would partially offset operating expenses, which are estimated at $2 million for 160 units.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Singapore's reputation as a safe harbor for wealthy mainland Chinese families is fading, reversing an inflow that came at the expense of rival wealth hubs like Hong Kong and Japan.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
She’s also accused of directing co-conspirators to apply for public and private grants for the organization that actually went toward the couple’s living expenses.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This revenue would partially offset operating expenses, which are estimated at $2 million for 160 units.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expense
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The ultra-low-cost model clearly isn't providing customer satisfaction, even if the fares look cheap.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Scientists have developed a low-cost, compact power module that can be used in data centers, microreactors, and heavy-duty vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, the high capital expenditure required to fund its expansion could reduce cash flow and highlights the financial risks involved in its ambitious plans.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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City staffers will flag the council with an expenditures report when there’s $50,000 remaining in the defense fund, officials said, which is open to outside donations.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Expense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expense. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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