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 When the cases are either thrown out or defeated, Denver, Colorado and Comey should be compensated for these legal expenses. —

Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 Your district has struggled with rising costs of water, gas and other basic expenses, and cuts to federal safety-net programs threaten to impose new costs on many residents. —

Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Every year for a decade, Nelson said, independent auditors examined the union’s expenses, looking for any red flags. —

Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026 Also, residents of other states now have more options to work remotely for Golden State employers without having to pay California prices on housing and other expenses. —

William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for expense

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In late April, Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways began cancelling all flights into LAX this summer.

— Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Jet fuel is the second biggest cost for airlines, behind only labor.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 May 2026