expenses

plural of expense
as in costs
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 expenses Upward pressure on operational expenses, such as landing fees, gate rentals, and baggage handling charges, frequently flows into passenger ticket pricing. — Chase Jordan updated November 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026 The cost of everyday necessities continued to climb in October, putting more pressure on Americans already struggling to keep up with grocery bills, housing costs and other household expenses. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026 The measure’s primary backer, SEIU-UHW, argued that clinics were spending money on executive compensation and other expenses that should instead support patients. — Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026 Proposition 103 provides for an intervenor process in which consumer advocates can participate in the department’s review of rate increases and be compensated for their expenses. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026 The school could also have to reimburse TAPPS for all legal fees and expenses tied to the case. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026 However, the value of a policy depends heavily on which conditions the cat has already developed and what new medical expenses remain eligible for coverage. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 However, while return on investment for artificial intelligence remains uncertain, rising depreciation expenses from new data center buildouts present an additional drag on corporate profitability. — CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenses
Noun
  • This is an ongoing process that accounts for changes in policies, seasonality, costs and coverage limitations.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Just over 13 percent cited rising energy and transportation costs.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Ives added that overall capital expenditures linked to the AI trade should still fall in the range of $3 trillion to $4 trillion over the next few years.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Outside groups spent millions in both the District 3 and District 9 races, with labor unions and special interest groups supporting candidates through independent expenditures.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Expenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenses. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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