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
Being able to drive himself to shows and avoid the expenses associated with sky-high gas prices, a tour bus, and a substantial road crew is a plus for an indie artist.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
In its first year, the new approach led Cigna to cut prior authorization requirements for tests and procedures by 15% and make changes to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, the company reported.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
As students, faculty members and immigrant advocates worked to support her release, a legal defense fund raised more than $21,000 for bond and legal expenses in just a few days, surpassing its original goal.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Municipal golf courses are expected to cover their own expenses and yield excess revenue that feeds back into the parks system.
—Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
The Educational Freedom Account program, which is entering its second year of being open to every Arkansas student, greatly expanded state taxpayer funding of private school tuition and other costs, as well as some homeschool expenses.
—Arkansas Online, 19 June 2026
On that view, the loss was the bitcoin that should have been transferred, rather than the sterling value of unpaid expenses.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Her former manager told Deadline Chase’s final expenses were covered by her family and estate while questioning Hernandez’s motivation.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Her lawyers argue those legal expenses would have existed regardless of any comments allegedly made to jurors.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
In its first year, the new approach led Cigna to cut prior authorization requirements for tests and procedures by 15% and make changes to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, the company reported.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
As students, faculty members and immigrant advocates worked to support her release, a legal defense fund raised more than $21,000 for bond and legal expenses in just a few days, surpassing its original goal.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Municipal golf courses are expected to cover their own expenses and yield excess revenue that feeds back into the parks system.
—Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
The Educational Freedom Account program, which is entering its second year of being open to every Arkansas student, greatly expanded state taxpayer funding of private school tuition and other costs, as well as some homeschool expenses.
—Arkansas Online, 19 June 2026
On that view, the loss was the bitcoin that should have been transferred, rather than the sterling value of unpaid expenses.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Her former manager told Deadline Chase’s final expenses were covered by her family and estate while questioning Hernandez’s motivation.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Her lawyers argue those legal expenses would have existed regardless of any comments allegedly made to jurors.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenses
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Compared to these significant costs, the benefits from hosting large-scale data centers are limited, which is why 500 small businesses statewide joined the call for a moratorium.—
Liz Krueger,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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The agreement also includes an option for the city to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, with costs not to exceed $19,550 annually in 2027 and 2028.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The measure could incentivize Democrats to save more money because funds tucked away in the rainy day fund would no longer be considered expenditures counted toward the spending limit.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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While numerous vendors, tools and methods reportedly indicate that employers can realize quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs, these expenditures are still increasing.—
Bruce Roffe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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“Expenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenses. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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