FEE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

fee 1 of 2

noun

ˈfē

Definition of fee

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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verb

chiefly Scottish

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

Noun

While the fees were temporarily paused when Iran signed a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on June 18, Iran’s control of transits via the PGSA hasn’t stopped. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Monthly maintenance fee There are two types of Citi checking accounts, Access Checking (no checks) and Regular Checking (unlimited check writing). — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Funding comes from South Placer Regional Transportation Authority development fees, contributions from the United Auburn Indian Community, Placer County Water Agency funds and county general fund advances. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Sokolowski said its expansion of a recent ultra-low budget program got city departments to waive their fees and reduce costs by between 50-60 percent, costs that can balloon to thousands of dollars. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fee

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Noun

Kovich said attracting new development will ultimately be key to lowering rates further by spreading the cost of the water system across more customers.

— Nina Burns, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Four refineries have closed in California so far this decade because of environmental regulations and high costs.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of cost

Noun

Its terminals, including those at KFIP, have provided the world’s largest crude exporter with a vital alternative route while helping sustain global supplies and limiting the rise in oil prices.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
This is a clear indication that price hikes offset occupancy loss.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of price

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Georgia’s place in the national automotive ecosystem might be anchored by the likes of Hyundai and Kia, which operate sprawling factories here employing thousands, but Vintage Modern is finding its niche.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
The Morrison branch employs 17 full-time workers and 273 part-time employees, not including seasonal staff hired for summer programs, the YMCA confirmed.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of employ

Verb

After Whitmer declined, Schumer attempted to recruit Pete Buttigieg, the former Transportation Secretary, who’d recently moved from South Bend, Indiana, to Traverse City, his husband’s home town.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Business owners frequently invest considerable effort into recruiting talented leaders but spend far less time designing the compensation structures that encourage those individuals to remain with the organization long-term.

— Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of recruit

Verb

Lucas said each year the City Council allocates more than 25% of its annual operating revenue to fund the Police Department, yet the agency struggles each year with paying legal settlements.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
But if your paperwork is approved and your interview is completed, and your fees are paid, congratulations!

— Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026

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