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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
But there is a finite supply of housing, and prices went up, pricing out younger buyers. Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025 They are also reasonably priced and relatively plentiful, as are mechanical parts, bodywork, interiors, and trim. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Dunne says all that has changed, except the competitive prices. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Only 18 pieces will be produced, with price available upon request. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for price
Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
  • The ultra-low-cost model clearly isn't providing customer satisfaction, even if the fares look cheap.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Scientists have developed a low-cost, compact power module that can be used in data centers, microreactors, and heavy-duty vehicles.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Snowflake, one of the most popular cloud data warehouse platforms, often ranks as a company’s second-largest IT expense after its primary cloud provider.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • He is sponsored by spirits and supplement companies who help pay his travel expenses, but still works in construction during the off-season.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Most fast-food chains are also offering freebies or discounts, usually via the rewards app.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Overnight fame is nothing to be prized over long-term success.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Bolt-action rifles, prized for reliability, require the operator to pull the trigger for one round before manually chambering another round.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The department also said Uber and its drivers impose impermissible surcharges by charging cleaning fees for service animals and cancellation fees to riders who are denied service.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • According to the official site of Enhanced Games, along with the appearance fee and bonus, each event will carry a total prize money of $500,000.
    Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Powell himself has previously weighed in on the AI jobs debate, which saw predictions of a 50% wipeout of white-collar jobs and a fourth industrial revolution creating a bounty of new positions, by staking out a middle position.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Our best fall decorating ideas feature the cozy colors and bounty of the season.
    Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This should allow the scientists to ascertain a more precise age for the flow of water across the parent body that birthed Ryugu.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Assessing financials can help ascertain whether a company will remain viable once the blank checks stop coming or can afford to stay on top of debt.
    Tiz Gambacorta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • In Kansas City, a K5 robot named Marshall helped lower crime rates at Brywood Centre, a shopping mall in the Southeast portion of the city, according to multiple television reports last summer.
    PJ Green September 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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