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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
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Oil prices have surged since the United States and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a war that has run for more than a month and effectively closed the key shipping artery.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
According to Italian newspaper Il Sole, a Rome court found that the clauses allowing Netflix to change prices and terms between 2017 and January 2024 without providing a valid reason in the contract, are void.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2026
Gas prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, climbing nearly a dollar since late February to a national average of about $4 per gallon, a level not seen since August 2022.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
While prices do vary, a good rule of thumb is around $35,000 for a decent kamikaze drone.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Russia is selling more of its oil at much higher prices than before the war, gaining a windfall.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon WTI oil prices year to date 2026.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The war has led to skyrocketing diesel and fertilizer prices.
—Lana Zak, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
An extended strike threatened to disrupt the industry, which could ultimately drive up prices, said Jennifer Martin at Colorado State University’s animal sciences department.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Oil prices have surged since the United States and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a war that has run for more than a month and effectively closed the key shipping artery.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
According to Italian newspaper Il Sole, a Rome court found that the clauses allowing Netflix to change prices and terms between 2017 and January 2024 without providing a valid reason in the contract, are void.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2026
Gas prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, climbing nearly a dollar since late February to a national average of about $4 per gallon, a level not seen since August 2022.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
While prices do vary, a good rule of thumb is around $35,000 for a decent kamikaze drone.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Russia is selling more of its oil at much higher prices than before the war, gaining a windfall.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon WTI oil prices year to date 2026.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The war has led to skyrocketing diesel and fertilizer prices.
—Lana Zak, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
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At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Putting even a small piece of trash in the recycling stream or non-compostable items in the compost bin can require additional effort to re-sort at processing facilities, which increases costs and energy usage, or contaminates the entire process altogether, ultimately creating more trash.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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While bonds are used to pay for projects, governments typically use tax levies to pay for operating expenses like wages, health care or utilities.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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To pay for the various expenses of running a rescue, Ruth began attending reptile expos.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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For those who stuck with it, the rewards could be personal.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Citi Double Cash® Card is one of the best no-annual-fee cash-back cards thanks to its straightforward rewards structure.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
3 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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Compelling candidates such as Simmons or Andrew or Amiwala competed for attention in a system that prizes viability, which is another way to say funding.—
Patrick Hanley,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Seniors who are at least 62 years old do not have to pay, and $10 late fees apply for owners who did not register their pets within 30 days.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The mart was asked to complete pending corrections to avoid additional inspection fees.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 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
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The capital of the Dairy State is a thriving food hub where spots like Fromagination—a local cheesemonger—and the Dane County Farmers’ Market stock some of the Midwest’s best bounties.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Smith, the Baylor Scott & White spokeswoman, said the hospital determines financial assistance eligibility when a patient applies for it.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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And when that happens, timing—not just direction—determines the outcome.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chu attributed the slower activity in early 2026 to high interest rates and an unusually cold winter, which kept many prospective buyers away from open houses in January and February.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The share that called it a buyer’s market did drop quarter to quarter, from 42% to 36%, likely due to those new buyer headwinds – higher mortgage rates, the war and a weaker job market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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