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as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had
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as in to prize
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Recent Examples of price
Casey He, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready has spent 35+ years touring and recording with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group while watching some of the most beloved, talented voices and musicians of his generation pay the ultimate price for fame.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
But that's likely the case regardless of what the Fed does, as lenders price these products heavily based on their own risk appetite, not just the federal funds rate.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Americans are searching for ways to offset rising gas prices as the effect of the war in Iran hits their wallets.
—Casey He, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready has spent 35+ years touring and recording with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group while watching some of the most beloved, talented voices and musicians of his generation pay the ultimate price for fame.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Stand firm with kindness, and price your time with care today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
But that's likely the case regardless of what the Fed does, as lenders price these products heavily based on their own risk appetite, not just the federal funds rate.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
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Primarily intended for use on jets and helicopters, the idea is to provide low-cost per-shot solutions for threats such as drones and missiles.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since diesel is the lifeblood of the supply chain, a sudden rise in fuel costs will all but certainly result in higher prices charged by wholesalers in response to elevated transport expenses, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mettler-Toledo, which manufactures lab instruments and weighing technology, provides school expenses as part of its expatriate and international benefits package for some senior execs.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Compensation for performing at games is a food voucher and more intangible rewards.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The rewards were of this Earth, but were rewards just the same.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Baking is essentially the world’s most delicious chemical reaction, and buttermilk is prized for how its acidity interacts with alkaline leaveners like baking soda.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The changing design and focus for younger consumers can be seen on the streets in Shanghai, in the French Concession area, and at retail outlets such as Times Remake, where vintage is prized as much as fresh stocks, and both are sold at a premium.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The measure would also apply hotel taxes to all charges, including resort fees, cleaning fees and in-room movie purchases — charges not currently subject to hotel tax.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Under the new deal, the $1 unlock fee would remain but Denver residents would pay 25 cents per minute while other riders would pay 39 cents per minute.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seasonal kaiseki meals showcase Hakone’s bounty, from wild mushrooms and bamboo shoots foraged in the nearby mountains to delicate river fish and seafood caught fresh from Sagami Bay.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the harvest is ripe, residents of the Peacock Tract Community in Montgomery, Alabama, gather to enjoy nature’s bounty — free of charge.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grocery store errands become more efficient, and visits to coffee shops, restaurants, and bars require ascertaining where the nearest bomb shelter lies.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers first needed to ascertain its true size.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The American always had the engine and work rate to flit between defensive and attacking duties in a central midfield berth.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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And while the president has continued to beckon the Fed for further rate cuts, domestic oil prices have indeed already risen.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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