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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
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
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for this year's pilgrims from the country.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
But the war — which led to Iran choking off the strait — has created a global oil shock, sending gas prices soaring.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
The Fed itself projects inflation may not return to target for two more years, a stretch that risks eroding public confidence that longer-term prices will stay anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
The outlook was battered in part by spiking oil prices amid the Middle East war, which is almost three months old.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Others, however, argued the prices were too low to be real.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Trump wants a quick end to a war that has closed the vital Strait of Hormuz and caused global energy prices to soar.
—Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 23 May 2026
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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
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for this year's pilgrims from the country.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
But the war — which led to Iran choking off the strait — has created a global oil shock, sending gas prices soaring.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
The Fed itself projects inflation may not return to target for two more years, a stretch that risks eroding public confidence that longer-term prices will stay anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
The outlook was battered in part by spiking oil prices amid the Middle East war, which is almost three months old.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Others, however, argued the prices were too low to be real.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Trump wants a quick end to a war that has closed the vital Strait of Hormuz and caused global energy prices to soar.
—Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
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As workers and retirees decide where to live, states that have low tax and regulatory burdens, targeted relief, and stronger budget discipline tend to gain residents, income, and reduce costs for families.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The government offers elderly citizens a small monthly allowance but some need and choose to earn more to cover living costs in one of the world’s most expensive cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Add another $3 billion–$5 billion annually for film and television production, $3 billion–$4 billion for streaming content and technology, and roughly $2 billion–$3 billion in merger integration expenses.—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Satyanarayanan thinks that the cost of moving workloads around, as well as other expenses such as repairs, may be higher than Span is anticipating—and that these factors will determine whether XFRA scales or remains a clever concept.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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Why your brain wants rest instead of recipes After a long workday or a stressful afternoon, the brain naturally reaches for convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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After work or stressful days, the brain naturally craves convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 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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Oldfield reportedly told the bank that Epstein brought in more than $1 million a year in fees and trading income, a figure consistent with earlier internal estimates that had pitched his potential value at $2 million to $4 million annually, according to the Financial Times.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Cairo has leveraged the Suez Canal’s strategic location to host many subsea cables linking Europe and Asia, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually in transit and licensing fees.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Vulnerability rewards programs, or bug bounties, have become a hugely popular and lucrative option for hackers looking to make money while helping both vendors and the public stay safe.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Smith has testified that Big Jook put out a $100,000 hit on Young Dolph as well as smaller bounties on all the artists at Young Dolph’s record label, Paper Route Empire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
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The general election determines officeholders for statewide positions, including for Georgia governor and lieutenant governor, both of which have no incumbents running.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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If Hoskins determines that the referendum does not qualify for the ballot, that decision is also poised to spark another round of legal battles to decide the fate of the campaign.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Some income and sales tax rates could even be lowered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Rainfall rates from the storm are expected to be between 1 and 3 inches an hour, with the strongest storms passing through in the evening and overnight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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