as in costs
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 hires
to provide with a paying job
the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks
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Recent Examples of fees
Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the county has concealed most legal bills from the process — fees paid to outside lawyers and investigators who built the case against Corpus and looked into her counter-accusations — citing attorney-client privilege.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The outrage over the city’s new parking fees at Balboa Park seemed ripe for harnessing into an effort to repeal them.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Attorney fees can also start being added to cover the cost of collecting the taxes.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
However, they can be checked as luggage (usually without baggage fees) for use in rental cars and taxis.
—Dr. Katherine Williamson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But funding for that treatment comes from a small slice of the county’s sales taxes and auto licensing fees.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Some of its most expensive fees were $100,000 on a producer’s honorarium, $45,000 on statues, and $10,000 on winners’ envelopes.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Restaurants must navigate separate applications, fees, and approval processes for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes, even when both are part of the same establishment.
—Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the county has concealed most legal bills from the process — fees paid to outside lawyers and investigators who built the case against Corpus and looked into her counter-accusations — citing attorney-client privilege.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The outrage over the city’s new parking fees at Balboa Park seemed ripe for harnessing into an effort to repeal them.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Attorney fees can also start being added to cover the cost of collecting the taxes.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
However, they can be checked as luggage (usually without baggage fees) for use in rental cars and taxis.
—Dr. Katherine Williamson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But funding for that treatment comes from a small slice of the county’s sales taxes and auto licensing fees.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Some of its most expensive fees were $100,000 on a producer’s honorarium, $45,000 on statues, and $10,000 on winners’ envelopes.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
The reforms reduced incentives for policyholders, contractors and attorneys to sue insurers with little risk of having to pay insurers’ attorneys fees whether or not the suits were successful.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fees
Noun
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Air space closures have required rerouting flights around parts of the Middle East, which can mean longer routes, additional fuel burn and higher operating costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Citing federal threats to health care access and rising costs for working families, Granato argues she’s best equipped to navigate the county from the jump.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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The district normally hires 600 to 800 new employees each year to fill the positions vacated by people leaving or retiring from AISD.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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That might mean raising your prices to reflect the worth of your unique skills!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So the sponsor recruits a new group to replace those who want to go.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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This foundational pose, which involves hinging at the hips and putting the body into an upside down V shape, recruits major muscles in the back, shoulders and legs.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But crucially, the resort employs plenty of locals from the Caribbean which lends a nice degree of locality to the place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Today, building at the corner of Pearl and Trumbull streets employs 700.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As of now, the job pays nothing.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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YouTube, which already pays some $2 billion annually for the rights to the out-of-market NFL Sunday Ticket package, is expected to pick up all four of those windows.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Fees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fees. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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