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
Jonah Walters,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Under its agreement, Golden State Wind can recover about $120 million in lease fees after the same amount is invested in oil and gas assets, infrastructure or projects along the Gulf Coast, Interior said.
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Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Settlement fee The biggest expense associated with debt settlement is the settlement fee, which the company charges for successfully negotiating with your creditor.
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Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The original ordinance, passed in 2024, established operations standards for the lounges and Tuesday’s vote determined where these businesses could be built, as well as how much business owners will pay in permit fees.
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Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Noun
These fees place autopsy reports out of reach for most requesters, including journalists and researchers like me.
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Jonah Walters,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Under its agreement, Golden State Wind can recover about $120 million in lease fees after the same amount is invested in oil and gas assets, infrastructure or projects along the Gulf Coast, Interior said.
—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Settlement fee The biggest expense associated with debt settlement is the settlement fee, which the company charges for successfully negotiating with your creditor.
—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The original ordinance, passed in 2024, established operations standards for the lounges and Tuesday’s vote determined where these businesses could be built, as well as how much business owners will pay in permit fees.
—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
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Disney hotel staff more than made up for the error by relocating us to the Commodore Suite at the Disney Yacht Club, a $2,000-a-night accommodation with club-level benefits and concierge service, at no additional cost.
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Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues.
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In June 2025, the university also announced a hiring freeze and paused annual pay increases, citing uncertainty in funding sources.
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In April, Anthropic was also hiring for a data center deal sourcing role in the country.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
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Then how come others keep recruiting them?
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However, some remained in the jungle and recruited more fighters to form a new generation of rebel groups.
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th are paid on the fourth Wednesday.
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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