1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to prize
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of price
Joe Murphy, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Welcome to Dallas-Fort Worth, where gas prices are low and future NFL stars grow on trees — at least that’s what this week might indicate.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 8 Feb. 2026
Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Redfin suggests that to keep home purchase agreements in place, sellers should get a pre-inspection, be realistic and flexible with concessions and repairs, and price the home appropriately.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for price
Noun
Average orange juice prices are up 28% and ground beef prices are up 15% from January 2025.
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Welcome to Dallas-Fort Worth, where gas prices are low and future NFL stars grow on trees — at least that’s what this week might indicate.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
If those guys price out of the Panthers’ range, Carolina will head to the draft, where Morgan and company haven’t used a selection on the offensive line in their two years together.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Redfin suggests that to keep home purchase agreements in place, sellers should get a pre-inspection, be realistic and flexible with concessions and repairs, and price the home appropriately.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for price
Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
-
During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
-
For electricity, that means expanding dispatchable generation, especially natural gas, strengthening the grid, streamlining permitting, and ensuring reliability is prioritized over mandates that raise costs or weaken supply.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
American farmers say an oversupply of eggs is forcing them to sell at rock-bottom rates, while expenses like packaging and shipping continue to climb.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
-
The parents or hosts bearing a disproportionate share of the expense is not surprising, and should not be a cause of embarrassment as long as proper gratitude is expressed.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The reward for information that leads to Guthrie's location or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her abduction has been doubled to $100,000.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
-
On Thursday, the FBI increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts or the arrest of anyone involved in her disappearance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Long prized for its stability, infrastructure and natural locations, Morocco’s production sector shifted into a new gear in 2018 with the introduction of a tax credit, now capped at 30%.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
-
The island is topped with granite, prized for its durability, while the perimeter countertops are wrapped in stainless steel for a distinctly utilitarian edge.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
To participate in the run, residents sign up in advance and pay a fee to assist with transportation and organization of stops on the run.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
-
All the winning whiskeys were determined by blind tasting, according to the World Whiskies Awards, although brands do have to pay a fee to enter their bottles.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Some of our favorite travel outfits actually belong in the same category as our favorite pajamas, thanks to the bounty of polished-looking, under-$50 lounge sets on Amazon.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
-
The custom has led to a preponderance of Friday fish fries in the Midwest, where families and communities enjoy the bounty of the Great Lakes.—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Check for sugar Look at the label to ascertain the sugar content.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
-
One source briefed on the matter told CBS News that prosecutors were trying to ascertain whether Pulte and Martin had improperly deputized Bowes and Strauss to assist on the Schiff investigation.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Standard room rates start between $550 and $650 per night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Accretion from the intergalactic medium still occurs, but its rate has dropped.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
