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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
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The committee ultimately decided not to take formal action and to revisit the matter later this year, hopefully with clarity on whether the project qualifies for STAR bond funding and on whether the parties can reach an agreement on the land’s sale price.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The first edition of Semafor Intelligence draws on the full record of Semafor World Economy 2026, finding that global leaders see an economy defined by chokepoints — with the US relatively insulated today, but exposed to compounding vulnerabilities that markets may not yet fully price in.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
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Noun
That would hopefully improve the flow of crude, lower oil’s price and remove some of the upward pressure on inflation that’s hurting the world.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The committee ultimately decided not to take formal action and to revisit the matter later this year, hopefully with clarity on whether the project qualifies for STAR bond funding and on whether the parties can reach an agreement on the land’s sale price.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Verb
Things such as mandatory hotel stays, streaming subscriptions, invasive apps, and participation fees that price out low-income families should all just go away.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The first edition of Semafor Intelligence draws on the full record of Semafor World Economy 2026, finding that global leaders see an economy defined by chokepoints — with the US relatively insulated today, but exposed to compounding vulnerabilities that markets may not yet fully price in.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
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Bessent’s team will assess conditions in Gulf countries and request estimates of the cost of repairing damage inflicted by Iran since the start of the conflict.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Its agenda covers financing options for issuers and the strain that property insurance costs and commercial real estate vacancies place on public budgets, along with bond pricing and market data.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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That's because the cost of jet fuel — which can account for about 30% of airlines' total expenses — has soared during the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The caller told them a family member had been detained, which was untrue, and demanded money for legal expenses.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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According to Beemiller, alcohol alters appetite-regulating signals and affects the brain’s reward circuits.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The property was a reward, a soft landing, a final chapter written somewhere more human-scaled.—
Lindsey Harn,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Her ultra-cropped bottoms are particularly prized on balmy days when less clothing is more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The composite module is prepared in-house at Supertramp's Golden, Colorado HQ, using a vacuum infusion process prized for creating a lightweight, durable structure that Supertramp rates at four-season-ready.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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The hotel is appropriate for kids, and, with a registration fee, 3–15-year-olds can participate in a Central Park day camp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The park is open to the public without a fee nearly every day of the year.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The look is brighter and more elegant, but noted chef Fulvio Pierangelini’s fresh, modern Tuscan cuisine—which showcases the local seasonal bounty— is as good as ever.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Many decades later, that growth is still happening, and the city’s Greek food has blended in over time throughout area restaurants, blessing us with a bounty of tasty eats.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
Verb
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When a woman is discharged after birth, the burden is on her and her family to ascertain potential complications and seek timely care.—
Yenupini Joyce Adams,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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By making the system-wide prompt publicly available, the public can help ascertain whether the instructions are on-target or off-target.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India was widely expected to keep rates steady, as per economists polled by both Reuters and CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Before the start of each renewal, you will be emailed a reminder notice summarizing the details of your subscription and the rate that you will be charged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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