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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
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The shakeups are the latest at a time when restaurants are squeezed between a labor shortage, rising food prices and a loss of customers as diners cut back on spending.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Ether prices have been languishing lately, failing to mount a notable comeback after peaking late last month and then suffering a steady decline.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Target dropped new trench coats in various lengths and shades, with prices starting at just $22.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
And those numbers are what, fundamentally, stock prices are based on.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Rising demand for lakefront property and high construction costs are driving up luxury housing prices.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The retailer recently rolled back prices on a wide array of cute fall tops, marking most of them below $35.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Conversely, the states with the highest average gas prices are on the West Coast.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Many remain concerned about how much extra tariffs ultimately will drive up prices on many items even more.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The shakeups are the latest at a time when restaurants are squeezed between a labor shortage, rising food prices and a loss of customers as diners cut back on spending.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Ether prices have been languishing lately, failing to mount a notable comeback after peaking late last month and then suffering a steady decline.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Target dropped new trench coats in various lengths and shades, with prices starting at just $22.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
And those numbers are what, fundamentally, stock prices are based on.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Rising demand for lakefront property and high construction costs are driving up luxury housing prices.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The retailer recently rolled back prices on a wide array of cute fall tops, marking most of them below $35.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Conversely, the states with the highest average gas prices are on the West Coast.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
Noun
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Year-round book sales ended in 2025 due to stocking costs.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The money will help cover the costs of instructional design, videography and faculty hiring.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Using Economic Policy Institute data, Investopedia calculates $650,000 to cover childcare, transportation, meals, and other expenses, with college costs exceeding $230,000 for two children.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Active cooling systems, such as fans or fluid circulation, add to the complexity, initial capital cost, and ongoing maintenance expenses of a solar installation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Information Confirmed By Newsweek Knowing that your $5 bet instantly secures your rewards, this is a good chance to take advantage of the unique betting markets within the app.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tie small rewards to each win to maintain motivation.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our culture prizes individual dignity, personal freedom, and the right to dream.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Whether through meditation, prayer, ritual, or service, spiritual engagement appears to offer a sense of belonging and alignment with something greater—an antidote to isolation and meaninglessness in an age that often prizes individualism.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Though the former couple remained close in the years after their separation, their relationship allegedly became strained when Simon stopped paying for their children’s school and medical fees following a change on his tax return.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tickets start at $175 and reflect all-in pricing, meaning the ticket price listed is inclusive of taxes and fees.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Summer's berry bounties and mounds of melons are fleeting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Many of the gardeners are peers of Kim, 84, and travel from Silverado Apartments to place their hands in the soil, exchange their bounties and socialize, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Employee feedback determines the winners.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mental discipline determines long-term success more than market knowledge.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In response to the flagging labor market, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates when policymakers meet next week.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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That could accelerate inflation and could also push up longer-term interest rates, such as those on mortgages and car loans.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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