as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
my dentist's fees seem to increase with every visit
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as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks
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Recent Examples of fee
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
In an effort to dissuade the unserious traveler, entrance fees to the Galápagos National Park were recently doubled to $200 per person.
—Robin Catalano, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The ruling is likely to leave the 40-year-old with a large bill to pay the U.K. government’s legal fees, in addition to his own lawyers’ costs.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Commission rate: Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee and a 3% processing fee on the total selling price, plus a $.20 listing fee per item.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Noun
There was no way to survive between boat payments and dock fees and no income.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
In an effort to dissuade the unserious traveler, entrance fees to the Galápagos National Park were recently doubled to $200 per person.
—Robin Catalano, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The ruling is likely to leave the 40-year-old with a large bill to pay the U.K. government’s legal fees, in addition to his own lawyers’ costs.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Commission rate: Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee and a 3% processing fee on the total selling price, plus a $.20 listing fee per item.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
Noun
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Nissan unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying the measure would reduce global workforce by 15% and lead to the closure of seven vehicle plants.—
Daniel Leussink,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Nevin worked as a consultant on 800 Broadway (about the unit mix, not the amenities) and said all new luxury towers downtown need to charge high rents to make up for the cost of construction.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The University of Utah also stated that its police department hired a crime data analyst, Nikol Mitchell, in 2022, who discovered that the school had a cold case that had been lost for almost 20 years.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The group hired workers with disabilities, including veterans, for specialized janitorial work in a Vacaville prison as part of a contract the California Correctional Health Care Services approved.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The starting price for single-day Epic Universe tickets is $139 for the general public.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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While improvements in jobs and wages would likely underpin a moderate economic recovery, Akazawa said that risks remained in consumer sentiment and consumption from sustained price hikes.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Boards that print just enough to avoid litigation but not enough to foster trust employ the same playbook.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The Pine Bluff Arsenal, which sits on 3,500 acres near White Hall, employs about 550 civilians .—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Assistant coach Dave Thorson was recruiting Tomes under both head coaches.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
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In 2015, Tanimura & Antle, one of the region’s largest agricultural companies, recruited Avila Construction Co. to build housing for 800 H-2A workers in the community of Spreckels outside Salinas.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
Verb
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That hasn’t stopped companies from throwing millions of dollars in bonuses and pay packages at star researchers, according to seven sources familiar with the matter.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Sarah Anderson has a strong point of view on U.S. CEO pay.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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