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
JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Beyond the service commitments, the complaint accuses HMM of conditioning access to space on the payment of peak season surcharges (PSS) and other extra-contractual fees—despite contract language that expressly barred such add-ons unless mutually agreed.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
In cases where the lien is found to be fraudulent, the bill would make the guilty party liable to the victim for three times the amount of court fees paid.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
For those seeking a simple option that offers transparent fees and access from any location, an international transfer facilitated by a secure digital platform may be an ideal solution.
—Jason Phillips, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Other national parks in Indiana are free National Park Service parks in Indiana include the George Rogers Clark park in Vincennes and the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City, which do not require entrance fees.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Bezos then asked that Michael Sánchez cover all legal fees.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Vehicles with more than two axles also incur higher fees.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
The fees in question at Monday’s meeting are for a design review application, an environmental consultant, and the city attorney’s work on development agreements, among other things.
—JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Beyond the service commitments, the complaint accuses HMM of conditioning access to space on the payment of peak season surcharges (PSS) and other extra-contractual fees—despite contract language that expressly barred such add-ons unless mutually agreed.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
In cases where the lien is found to be fraudulent, the bill would make the guilty party liable to the victim for three times the amount of court fees paid.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
For those seeking a simple option that offers transparent fees and access from any location, an international transfer facilitated by a secure digital platform may be an ideal solution.
—Jason Phillips, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Other national parks in Indiana are free National Park Service parks in Indiana include the George Rogers Clark park in Vincennes and the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City, which do not require entrance fees.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Bezos then asked that Michael Sánchez cover all legal fees.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Vehicles with more than two axles also incur higher fees.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 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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Also, the request asked Nwosuocha be fined $1,250 in case costs.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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For many, those costs are insurmountable.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hamas is seemingly rebuilding its military capabilities, including its tunnel infrastructure damaged by Israeli airstrikes, and bringing in new cash that pays its fighters and hires new recruits.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Jan. 2026
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The one-time toothpaste mascot only begins to find his way when an unexpected acting call leads him to start working for a rental family service, which hires him out to play stand-in roles in strangers’ lives.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Booming home prices spiked property-tax revenue too, and Levine Cava secured two tax rate cuts before winning reelection in 2024.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The bank actively recruits from a broad selection of schools worldwide and particularly values candidates with STEM backgrounds, given that Goldman employs over 10,000 engineers.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani on Friday also appointed Ali Najmi, an election lawyer and longtime friend, to lead his Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, which recruits and recommends judges for family and criminal courts and interim appointees for civil courts.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The police department employs two full-time officers and four part-time officers, according to Masontown Borough Police Chief Timothy O'Barto.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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South Florida Equestrian Village alone employs more than 1,000 people.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That is why the top area of the volcano is restricted, though not everyone pays heed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meta pays the full costs for the energy used by its data centers so that consumers do not bear these expenses, and the company supports the broader grid through these energy agreements.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Fees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fees. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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