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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
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
If your patio could use a major upgrade, but your budget doesn’t include contractor fees, the Domi Wall-Mounted Sunroom is an easy way to add extra living space, sunshine, and a little everyday luxury to your backyard.
—Brittany Anas, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted and the amount remaining in the fund after portions are distributed to pay attorneys, expenses and other fees.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 May 2026
There was no money exchanged, but Lively can still go after Baldoni for her substantial attorney fees.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 May 2026
Another issue, Nikpay said, is that some pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers charge healthcare providers large fees for this 340B work, which can reduce the provider’s savings on those drug prices.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Evergreen provided a container and chassis to TCW, giving the company 21 days to host the container and four days for the chassis, after which daily detention fees would apply.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Some Idaho homeowners are due a refund after the Idaho Attorney General’s Office determined homeowners associations and a property management company that contracts with them illegally charged fees without proper disclosures, according to a news release from the agency.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Airlines have been forced to raise fares and additional fees as they are increasingly pressured by the cost of jet fuel.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 3 May 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
That’s important, because landing fees and terminal charges are a high cost for airlines, particularly at big, busy airports.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
If your patio could use a major upgrade, but your budget doesn’t include contractor fees, the Domi Wall-Mounted Sunroom is an easy way to add extra living space, sunshine, and a little everyday luxury to your backyard.
—Brittany Anas, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted and the amount remaining in the fund after portions are distributed to pay attorneys, expenses and other fees.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 May 2026
There was no money exchanged, but Lively can still go after Baldoni for her substantial attorney fees.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 May 2026
Another issue, Nikpay said, is that some pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers charge healthcare providers large fees for this 340B work, which can reduce the provider’s savings on those drug prices.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Evergreen provided a container and chassis to TCW, giving the company 21 days to host the container and four days for the chassis, after which daily detention fees would apply.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Some Idaho homeowners are due a refund after the Idaho Attorney General’s Office determined homeowners associations and a property management company that contracts with them illegally charged fees without proper disclosures, according to a news release from the agency.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Airlines have been forced to raise fares and additional fees as they are increasingly pressured by the cost of jet fuel.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 3 May 2026
Verb
Devs can also cover users’ transaction fees thanks to gas sponsorship via Privy, simplifying onboarding and reducing friction for new users.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
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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Access to early education remains limited, waitlists are long, and costs continue to rise.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Travel to North Africa or the Middle East may require more planning, higher costs and longer journeys.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Both hires reflect Graham’s desire to improve the Bulls’ ability to identify, acquire and develop talent — critical for a team with two first-round and two second-round picks in this year’s draft.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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They are obligated to pay him until another team hires him and would be on the hook for any differential in salary over that time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Brent crude prices rose by 95% over the first quarter, and are up 67% year-to-date.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
Verb
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But on the side, Luthen recruits folks like Cassian Andor as key cog in a spy network and works against the Empire in a growing rebellion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Andy recruits her as an ally, getting Emily to convince her billionaire boyfriend, Benji (Justin Theroux), to buy Runway and prevent mass layoffs.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Like the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, the 10-P employs some sketchy folks, willing to break the law to protect their brand.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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In a statement, a spokesperson for the KNVB — the Royal Dutch Football Association, which employs Dieperink — outlined its support for the official.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Cooper’s agent, Felicity Blunt, was one of five Rivals executive producers who delved deep into why the author meant so much to the world and how the show starring David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson pays tribute to her memory.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Typically, Netflix pays just an upfront fee rather than offering viewership incentive bonuses.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Fees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fees. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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