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as in costs
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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2
as in expenses
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 rewards
something offered or given in return for a service performed
there was a price on the criminal's head
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Recent Examples of prices
Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Michigan’s weekly drop was — according to GasBuddy, which also tracks gas prices — the second-biggest decline among states after Ohio, just ahead of Indiana, Washington and Texas.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
But in markets where the housing shortage is still acute—including many metropolitan areas in the North, Northeast, and Midwest—home prices are still growing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Data centers also threaten to raise electricity prices for residential customers.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
On StockX, prices range from $19 to $172.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
To be sure, not everyone agrees that stock prices have departed from reality.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
While these prices are great as is, Prime members can save even more with member-exclusive discounts.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
There is the obvious challenge in terms of the shortfall of workers in industries like agriculture, which could soon lead to food shortages and higher prices, according to the Labor Department.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Michigan’s weekly drop was — according to GasBuddy, which also tracks gas prices — the second-biggest decline among states after Ohio, just ahead of Indiana, Washington and Texas.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
But in markets where the housing shortage is still acute—including many metropolitan areas in the North, Northeast, and Midwest—home prices are still growing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Data centers also threaten to raise electricity prices for residential customers.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
On StockX, prices range from $19 to $172.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
To be sure, not everyone agrees that stock prices have departed from reality.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
While these prices are great as is, Prime members can save even more with member-exclusive discounts.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
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According to The Dallas Morning News, the new junior tour will feature 10-12 events in 2026, eliminating entry fees and membership costs.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The pressure to keep costs under control became more urgent during the pandemic when Macy’s was fighting to stave off bankruptcy.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Delta said the disruption forced it to cancel more than 5,000 flights and cost it more than $500 million in revenue and compensation for passengers, among other expenses.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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The district also faces financial challenges, with expenses exceeding general fund revenue starting in the 2024-25 school year.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This year, both American Express and JPMorgan Chase added luxury perks to their top rewards cards.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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And the hardest thing to do often brings the greatest rewards.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cricket still prizes the five-day Test match, a historical format that demands patience in a world addicted to instant entertainment.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Curation prizes originality and experimentation.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Above all, there should be a system for refunding seat assignment fees when airlines switch planes.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bounties ranged from $5,000 for an agent or officer to $50,000 for a high-ranking official, with intermediate amounts for commanding roles, according to the DHS disclosure obtained by the Washington Examiner.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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New bounties will always be rolling in, so players should check with The Ghoul often to pick up the latest bounties – and their rewards upon completion, of course.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is because the anode, the negative electrode that stores and releases charge, determines the total energy the battery can store.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Attendance is one of the key factors that determines school funding in most states.—
Eli Cahan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The administration also looked at data showing Memphis’ murder rates are approximately four times higher than Mexico City and 27 times higher than Havana, suggesting the city is more dangerous than areas abroad with elevated crime rates.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Preservé is only compatible with the Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix (teardrop-shaped) breast implants, which the FDA approved last year, following a lengthy clinical trial that demonstrated unprecedentedly low rates of complications.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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