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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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3
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
Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Scores of employees put their houses on the market at once, causing prices to drop and sales to slow.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Now is the prime time to pick up these beauty deals before prices shoot back up.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The ETNs track underlying crypto prices through direct exposure or derivatives, providing transparent, predictable performance.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Boot prices range from $675 to $895.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
For many of these fall Prime Day Amazon deals, the current prices should be their lowest.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Most ticket prices ranged from $80 to $180, though some were priced at $269.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Desai makes reference to the Federal Trade Commission’s recent lawsuit aimed at Live Nation and Ticketmaster that claims the entities misled consumers about resale ticket prices.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
While these prices are great as is, Prime members can save even more with member-exclusive discounts.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Scores of employees put their houses on the market at once, causing prices to drop and sales to slow.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Now is the prime time to pick up these beauty deals before prices shoot back up.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The ETNs track underlying crypto prices through direct exposure or derivatives, providing transparent, predictable performance.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Boot prices range from $675 to $895.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
For many of these fall Prime Day Amazon deals, the current prices should be their lowest.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Most ticket prices ranged from $80 to $180, though some were priced at $269.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Desai makes reference to the Federal Trade Commission’s recent lawsuit aimed at Live Nation and Ticketmaster that claims the entities misled consumers about resale ticket prices.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
Noun
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Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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But considering how much a single lymphatic massage costs, this has paid for itself in a matter of weeks.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Funds will go toward funeral expenses and to support his wife.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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All the horses' feed is paid for by Metro Nashville and the handler is given a $2,500 annual stipend for medical expenses.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These rewards are only available for orders made via the KFC mobile app or website.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Incorporate rewards that motivate you, such as a relaxing bath, healthy snack, or movie night.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Curation prizes originality and experimentation.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Pause That Pays Off In an enterprise culture that prizes velocity—faster OKRs, quicker check-ins, shorter alignment cycles—this approach was counterintuitive.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All entry fees are paid back in prize money.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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With franchise values skyrocketing, expansion fees could reach $2 billion.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New bounties will always be rolling in, so players should check with The Ghoul often to pick up the latest bounties – and their rewards upon completion, of course.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Plenty of clubs, Chelsea perhaps foremost, have spent small bounties of their own on changing their manager or head coach.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is the real-world psychology that determines relationship success or failure, and many matchmakers overlook these deeper patterns.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government, determines how to fund departments in the executive branch.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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JPMorgan upgrades Banc of California to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said the regional bank is best positioned for lower rates.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump replaced Kugler with White House economist Stephen Miran, who has echoed the president's call for much lower interest rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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