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
Cities in decent financial health customarily don’t float bonds to cover operational expenses such as legal settlements and compensation for workers.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
But large numbers across income levels also say larger expenses and the cost of things associated with an enjoyable life — including taking a weeklong vacation — are out of reach.
—Isabelle Gibson, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Consider using it to cover a normal, regular business expenses or to make an investment in your business, like upgrading equipment or covering the entrance fee for an industry conference.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Other expenses include transmission and distribution costs, as well as money spent to build clean energy projects such as microgrids, electric vehicle charging stations and battery storage facilities, with costs getting folded into rates.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Another key limitation with credit card coverage, says Morrow, is that only the expenses charged to that specific card are typically eligible for reimbursement.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Policyholders have to get a separate insurance policy to get covered for things like water damage, the department said, adding to a person’s expenses.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
American farmers say an oversupply of eggs is forcing them to sell at rock-bottom rates, while expenses like packaging and shipping continue to climb.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Jones’ salary and business expenses totaled more than $607,000, which put him above the presidents of the biggest unions in the country.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
But large numbers across income levels also say larger expenses and the cost of things associated with an enjoyable life — including taking a weeklong vacation — are out of reach.
—Isabelle Gibson, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Consider using it to cover a normal, regular business expenses or to make an investment in your business, like upgrading equipment or covering the entrance fee for an industry conference.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Other expenses include transmission and distribution costs, as well as money spent to build clean energy projects such as microgrids, electric vehicle charging stations and battery storage facilities, with costs getting folded into rates.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Another key limitation with credit card coverage, says Morrow, is that only the expenses charged to that specific card are typically eligible for reimbursement.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Policyholders have to get a separate insurance policy to get covered for things like water damage, the department said, adding to a person’s expenses.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
American farmers say an oversupply of eggs is forcing them to sell at rock-bottom rates, while expenses like packaging and shipping continue to climb.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Jones’ salary and business expenses totaled more than $607,000, which put him above the presidents of the biggest unions in the country.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenses
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That will add hours to those flights and consume additional fuel, adding to the costs airlines will have to absorb.—
CARA RUBINSKY,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The watchdog agency’s panel recommended Friday that the costs of the proceedings be taxed against Peffer, in addition to the 30-day suspension, public reprimand and fine.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Yet robust growth during the early years of the war, fueled by military expenditures, looks increasingly in jeopardy.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shipley said that the district’s policy is to have a fund balance of at least 25% of its yearly expenditures, a figure that has to do with when the district receives its revenues and pays its expenses.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Expenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenses. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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