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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
Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Airfare has gotten more expensive and Potter expects prices are going to stay higher for the immediate future.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Villaraigosa plans to support a California Fuel Affordability Guarantee to cap gas prices for working families.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The war and subsequent closure of the strait, a key trade route through which some 20% of the world’s oil passed before the blockade, have sent energy prices soaring over the last three months.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 30 May 2026
The record-breaking surge in global gold prices has only intensified this drive.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Polls show Americans disapprove of the conflict and soaring gasoline prices are amplifying worries about the economy.
—Kate Sullivan, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Iran's ability to impede shipping traffic through the strait, which transports roughly 20% of the world's oil, has roiled the global economy and driven up gas prices in the United States.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Residential electricity prices have jumped 27% since 2019, and they’re expected to climb another 40% by 2030.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Noun
This demand has contributed to an increase in both home prices and homes with more amenities.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Airfare has gotten more expensive and Potter expects prices are going to stay higher for the immediate future.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Villaraigosa plans to support a California Fuel Affordability Guarantee to cap gas prices for working families.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The war and subsequent closure of the strait, a key trade route through which some 20% of the world’s oil passed before the blockade, have sent energy prices soaring over the last three months.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 30 May 2026
The record-breaking surge in global gold prices has only intensified this drive.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Polls show Americans disapprove of the conflict and soaring gasoline prices are amplifying worries about the economy.
—Kate Sullivan, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Iran's ability to impede shipping traffic through the strait, which transports roughly 20% of the world's oil, has roiled the global economy and driven up gas prices in the United States.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Residential electricity prices have jumped 27% since 2019, and they’re expected to climb another 40% by 2030.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
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Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Some of those bets took time to show returns — six years, in the case of his $1 billion investment in Cisco’s Silicon One architecture — but Robbins is now reaping the rewards.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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Mars said the first 100 eligible participants will receive special rewards, while 25 people will be randomly selected to win a year’s supply of Snickers Peanut Butter products.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Expect coffee shops doubling as gallery spaces, indie venues hosting weekend shows and a community that prizes individuality.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Traits once seen as stabilizing — empathy, humility, shame — are recast as liabilities in a world that prizes speed, dominance and certainty.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Last year, membership fees accounted for roughly two-thirds of the company’s profit.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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No one poured school fees or study-abroad plane tickets or holidays in Málaga and Mérida into her.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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What happens to seasonally resetting transmog bounties?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The crew’s mission is to track down three high-value bounties and collect cargo along the way.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The high-risk events identified in NPR's analysis include multiple high-profile matches, such as the game that determines which team takes home third place in the World Cup, and the World Cup final.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Triage — the systematic process of prioritizing patients by the severity of their condition — determines the length of the delay.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Don’t miss breakfast, which is served in the piano lounge and included in the rates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The summer crowds begin to disperse, water temperatures remain high and charter rates often become more attractive.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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