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as in expense
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep

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as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed there was a price on the criminal's head

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verb

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Recent Examples of price
Noun
Others argue that raising the minimum wage is associated with higher prices and job loss. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025 Others who are doing the same are attracted by Norse Atlantic’s low price. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
In those countries, they’re now priced at $64.99 for stereo headsets or $119.99 for wireless. Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 May 2025 Special mentions: Sinclair Cycles, Loch Leven The Volt Connect electric bike is priced from £2,299 ($3,062). Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for price
Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
  • Shoppers are calling it an excellent value for the cost — which is even better than usual right now.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • New parents also shell out for medical costs, diapers, clothing and feeding supplies.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Financial experts advise having an emergency fund with three to six months' worth of expenses set aside for a rainy day.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Most recently, Romania brought in legislation that requires employers to cover remote staff's expenses for internet, electricity and other utilities.
    Dee Coakley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Best Buy Plus and Total members will get $20 bonus rewards for every $150 spent on select Nintendo games and hardware.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
  • While that’s no laughing matter, Bilt Rewards founder and CEO Ankur Jain says his company’s new Neighborhood Comedy Series can ease the pain—through hilarity and by offering rewards for paying monthly rent.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • They are prized not only for for their artisan skill but the artistic representation of the movement.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • Players like that, especially ones who can shoot, are already prized.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The ruling is likely to leave the 40-year-old with a large bill to pay the U.K. government’s legal fees, in addition to his own lawyers’ costs.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
  • But here’s the catch: Most brands don’t know the difference between inside and outside box dimensions—and that mistake alone can cost you thousands in oversized shipping fees.
    Hamzah Hussain Bhatti, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Get The Recipe Old-School Squash Casserole This classic squash casserole is the perfect way to use up a bounty of in-season squash.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
  • Whether in roles like production, transportation, logistics and sales, research and development, or food safety and science, the sector offers a bounty of opportunities for individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds.
    Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • By analyzing the data from reviews, surveys, social media and other sources, AI can quickly ascertain any trends and highlight potential areas for improvement.
    Bankim Chandra, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • First, a number of apps were scanned following the experiment to ascertain whether pet food ads suddenly appeared in any streams.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Low interest rates are unlikely to return anytime soon.
    Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • According to Forbes, flight searches to Rome from the U.S. have surged by 345%, with the rate even higher from Mexico, with flight searches up by 1000% between May 5 and 14.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 May 2025

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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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