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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
CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The protests began in late December, triggered by anger over spiraling prices, and quickly spread across the country.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition to the effects of the pandemic and tariffs, climate issues — drought in Vietnam, heavy rain in Indonesia, and hot, dry weather in Brazil — are blamed for reducing yields of coffee crops and driving up global prices.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Men crowded shop windows to see what supplies were being offered and for how much — calling out in exasperation over inflated prices.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Presidents’ Day sales and promotions are also underway this holiday weekend, as many retailers slash prices to clear out seasonal stock left over from the holidays and the previous year to make room for new merchandise.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
With increasing pressure on its energy systems, Cuba is crumbling as energy blackouts throughout the nation have significantly affected its vital tourism industry, food supply and prices, and public and personal transportation.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Affordability is the biggest challenge facing Texas, as prices continue to climb faster than wages.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Retail prices have helped fuel demand.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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Held for weeks with no contact The protests began in late December, triggered by anger over spiraling prices, and quickly spread across the country.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The protests began in late December, triggered by anger over spiraling prices, and quickly spread across the country.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition to the effects of the pandemic and tariffs, climate issues — drought in Vietnam, heavy rain in Indonesia, and hot, dry weather in Brazil — are blamed for reducing yields of coffee crops and driving up global prices.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Men crowded shop windows to see what supplies were being offered and for how much — calling out in exasperation over inflated prices.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Presidents’ Day sales and promotions are also underway this holiday weekend, as many retailers slash prices to clear out seasonal stock left over from the holidays and the previous year to make room for new merchandise.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
With increasing pressure on its energy systems, Cuba is crumbling as energy blackouts throughout the nation have significantly affected its vital tourism industry, food supply and prices, and public and personal transportation.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Affordability is the biggest challenge facing Texas, as prices continue to climb faster than wages.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Retail prices have helped fuel demand.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
Noun
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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Let the free market’s open up competition between companies and the costs will come down, so families can afford the necessities to live, work and raise a family.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Location shoots in the metropolitan region or in the capital can apply for a 30% reimbursement for local expenses and 40% for location shoots in the rest of the country.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The defendants — Jed Wood of Fort Worth; Royana Thomas of Arlington; Joshua Link of Stafford, Missouri; Tia Link of Smithton, Missouri; and Taylor Bang of Kildeer, North Dakota — are accused of using investors’ money to purchase real property and for personal expenses.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Habituation is the mechanism through which exposure to rewards leads to fading pleasure, but the devil is in the details, again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions.—
Staff Reports,
Des Moines Register,
12 Feb. 2026
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That restrained use of color and geometry feels emblematic of Milan, a city that prizes substance over flash.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
30 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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The GoFundMe page, set up by Torres Hidalgo's in-home teacher Valerie Wadycki, initially asked for funds to assist with Torres Maldonado's legal fees and to help the family while he was being detained.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Recruitment fees typically range from $1,000 to $10,000 in cryptocurrency, matching the prices advertised on Telegram channels, the report said.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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To show how human and animal lives parallel each other, whether thriving upon the bounties of a healthy ecosystem or impacted by change, Kotevska focuses on Nikola Conev and his extended family.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gregory Bovino, who was then the face of Operation Midway Blitz, along with what agents characterized as cash bounties for Bovino’s kidnapping and murder.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Candidates don’t always honor their party’s endorsement and will sometimes advance to the August primary election, which officially determines the party nominee.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
4 Feb. 2026
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Each agency determines what work is essential or not.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The escalating costs for energy are particularly troubling, as electric rates have increased by 36% for many New Yorkers in the last three years with more increases coming.—
Robert Duffy,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Of Duluth’s 37 census tracts, 13 have childhood EBLL rates higher than the statewide average.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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