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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
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
At the time, oil prices were $110 per barrel.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Venezuela faced turmoil in oil markets, while years of financial mismanagement, corruption and sanctions decimated the economy and led to hyperinflation that sent prices soaring daily.
—Jhasua Razo, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
As the state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office has noted, in 1970 California home prices were about 30% above the national average.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Fallings prices boon to renters, challenge for developers Apartment List uses citywide figures, and changes vary neighborhood by neighborhood.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
This is why celebrities like Oprah sing Spanx’s praises, as do the editors at Travel + Leisure, especially when the brand slashes prices on its beloved athleisure.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Almost all of the best products to shop are currently on sale, so take advantage of these Amazon deals before prices go back up.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
New vehicles prices have climbed; the average transaction price was hovering around $50,000 toward the end of last year, up 30% from less than $38,747 to begin 2020, according to Cox Automotive.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
At the time, oil prices were $110 per barrel.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Venezuela faced turmoil in oil markets, while years of financial mismanagement, corruption and sanctions decimated the economy and led to hyperinflation that sent prices soaring daily.
—Jhasua Razo, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
As the state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office has noted, in 1970 California home prices were about 30% above the national average.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Fallings prices boon to renters, challenge for developers Apartment List uses citywide figures, and changes vary neighborhood by neighborhood.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
This is why celebrities like Oprah sing Spanx’s praises, as do the editors at Travel + Leisure, especially when the brand slashes prices on its beloved athleisure.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Almost all of the best products to shop are currently on sale, so take advantage of these Amazon deals before prices go back up.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
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Customer acquisition costs have climbed across digital channels, while privacy changes have reduced the signals advertisers once depended on.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The rising costs of food and overhead trickle down to the menu, making dining out a trickier enterprise, especially at a time when home budgets are shrinking.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Shares of Capital One dipped on Thursday evening after the credit card issuer's fourth-quarter earnings per share missed estimates due to higher expenses.—
,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Peloton also significantly cut operating expenses—selling, general, and administrative costs dropped noticeably compared to the previous year—but the company warned that operating costs remain too elevated relative to its current revenue base.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In real estate, where cycles are long and sentiment can swing dramatically, this approach can lead to rewards over time.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This can be a great alternative to more complex points systems or cards that require you to spend in certain categories to earn elevated rewards.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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All that said, there are some very strong moments in the very lively first Chicago production of one of the sharpest Broadway plays of recent years, amusingly designed here by Collette Pollard on a set filled with children’s books (everyone prizes literacy, maybe over human compassion).—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its executives are often seen as stewards of a culture, built over Buffett’s own six-decade tenure, that prizes patience and discipline.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Postpaid devices unlock after customers finish contracts, device payment plans, or early termination fees.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Some of those fees, like the Fish and Game Preservation Fund, have absolutely nothing to do with traffic violations.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Maduro’s most powerful deputies, including Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, are still doing their jobs, despite the $25 million and $15 million bounties placed by the US government on their heads.—
Flora Charner,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plenty of clubs, Chelsea perhaps foremost, have spent small bounties of their own on changing their manager or head coach.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That means American users’ experience on the app is unlikely to change in a visible way, although the algorithm that determines what videos are served to their feeds could shift as the new ownership group takes control.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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For rural health CIOs, foundational technology determines the success of these programs.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Federal Reserve will announce its latest move on interest rates on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Proposals to cap credit card interest rates are just such an example.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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