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
Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2025
The scholarship covers tuition fees and contributes to living costs, while also offering the recipient one-on-one mentorship from the Dior Men’s design team.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Wall said Live Nation/Ticketmaster, which comprises about 20 percent of the secondary ticket marketplace, only makes about 3 percent of its revenue from secondary ticket sales, and less than 2 percent from secondary ticket fees.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Tenants can attempt to dispute fees by keeping a record of excessively hot temperatures, taking photos of their thermostat, or contacting management if heating problems arise.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The company’s low prices are possible because membership fees account for much of the profits.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Fried chicken lovers visiting a Popeyes drive-thru in Florida were unwittingly paying a prison inmate’s commissary fees, according to investigators.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
This economic reality is the fundamental reason why fees for cannabis accounts are higher.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
According to The Dallas Morning News, the new junior tour will feature 10-12 events in 2026, eliminating entry fees and membership costs.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Minor pleaded guilty Monday to DWI and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89 days suspended and credit for one day jail time served, fined $500 and assessed $360 in court fees, according to deputy prosecuting attorney Charles Duell.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2025
The scholarship covers tuition fees and contributes to living costs, while also offering the recipient one-on-one mentorship from the Dior Men’s design team.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Wall said Live Nation/Ticketmaster, which comprises about 20 percent of the secondary ticket marketplace, only makes about 3 percent of its revenue from secondary ticket sales, and less than 2 percent from secondary ticket fees.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Tenants can attempt to dispute fees by keeping a record of excessively hot temperatures, taking photos of their thermostat, or contacting management if heating problems arise.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The company’s low prices are possible because membership fees account for much of the profits.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Fried chicken lovers visiting a Popeyes drive-thru in Florida were unwittingly paying a prison inmate’s commissary fees, according to investigators.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
This economic reality is the fundamental reason why fees for cannabis accounts are higher.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
According to The Dallas Morning News, the new junior tour will feature 10-12 events in 2026, eliminating entry fees and membership costs.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
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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According to The Dallas Morning News, the new junior tour will feature 10-12 events in 2026, eliminating entry fees and membership costs.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The pressure to keep costs under control became more urgent during the pandemic when Macy’s was fighting to stave off bankruptcy.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whomever the school ultimately hires will be trying to lead Penn State to its first national championship since 1986.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
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Grant hires Aaron to spend a night with him.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shop the best prices Amazon has to offer and save up to 44% on cozy bedding now.—
Sheri Kaz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The prices for dual credit classes will vary by the college or university.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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First, where the classic Boulevardier recruits the broad oaky shoulders of bourbon or rye for its base, Taylor substituted in apple brandy, which is similarly barrel aged but is distilled from apples instead of corn or rye, giving a core fruity quality beneath the familiar oak.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Things get complicated when Shay recruits the neighborhood creep for backup and Yaki brings in an ex-cop to smoke out his blackmailer.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The film employs police bodycam footage from the aftermath of the altercation between Lorincz, who is White, and Owens, who was Black.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Emaar has invested $4 billion in Marassi North Coast, which employs around 20,000 people on-site and has already welcomed around four million tourists since April this year, says Alabbar.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Long before their food arrives, Maggie asks for the check, pays, and walks out.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Queen B drink is a shoutout to Brittany Mahomes, the Showtime cocktail refers to Patrick’s lifelong nickname and the Big Yeti beverage pays tribute to Kelce’s pickup basketball nickname.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Fees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fees. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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