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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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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
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 May 2026
There are 441 single family houses and townhomes in Pinewood, a new subdivision that was constructed during the Covid-19 pandemic and marketed with prices and amenities to appeal to young families.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Trump had floated the idea of a bailout last week after the airline found itself in bankruptcy proceedings for the second time in less than two years with jet fuel prices soaring because of the Iran war.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Here’s a comprehensive guide to stunt crafts, high-flying somersaults, prices and parking.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The Iranian chokehold has caused oil prices to rise sharply.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Shop our favorite finds while prices start at $6 now.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Trump told Americans on Thursday to expect higher prices as the war continues.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Now that’s out of reach for most people between student debt and home prices and the economy slanted toward the very, very top one per cent.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Those are the highest gas prices in the country.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 May 2026
There are 441 single family houses and townhomes in Pinewood, a new subdivision that was constructed during the Covid-19 pandemic and marketed with prices and amenities to appeal to young families.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Trump had floated the idea of a bailout last week after the airline found itself in bankruptcy proceedings for the second time in less than two years with jet fuel prices soaring because of the Iran war.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Here’s a comprehensive guide to stunt crafts, high-flying somersaults, prices and parking.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The Iranian chokehold has caused oil prices to rise sharply.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Shop our favorite finds while prices start at $6 now.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Trump told Americans on Thursday to expect higher prices as the war continues.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Now that’s out of reach for most people between student debt and home prices and the economy slanted toward the very, very top one per cent.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
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Beyond salaries, the overall compensation for state employees includes overtime and pensions as part of the costs in the $27 billion annual budget.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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That case was resolved the following year outside of court, and both parties asked the court to dismiss the case, with each school paying its own legal costs and attorneys’ fees.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Fuel is one of the largest expenses for airlines.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The campaign was created to help ease the financial strain associated with her care, including treatment costs, complementary therapies, travel to medical appointments and everyday living expenses.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Plus, memberships can be combined with the brands' credit cards to earn rewards.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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To qualify for the giveaway, members must download the C&G app and scan their rewards QR code at checkout.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This brand prizes its collections on ingenuity and takes inspiration from the opulent interiors across Soho Houses around the world, and this piece is proof.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those were some of the 19 Michigan Lottery prizes worth at least $100,000 won or claimed in February.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Local communities, in turn, operate the monitoring stations and get fees in return.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Before raising taxes or fees, the state should cut duplication, streamline agencies, and make sure every dollar is producing results.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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California even once offered bounties for American Indian scalps.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Rewards for Justice program has offered a number of bounties for information on Iranian leadership since the start of the war.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After word gets out that Frank Capra plans to see a matinee performance, a series of comedic twists and turns determines the fate of whether the two thespians achieve their acting ambitions.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the fiscal year, the DOC determines its spending across areas like prison upkeep, the cost of settling lawsuits and workers’ claims, then divides that cost among all the people who were incarcerated at the time, Barrett said.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox have issued eight fewer challenges than any other team, but Alex Cora, who was fired on Saturday, said before his firing that he wasn’t bothered by the low rates.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And policymakers around the world look likely to hold rates.—
Gabrielle Ng,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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