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service charges

noun

variants also service fees
plural of service charge
as in carrying charges

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  1. rates
  2. sales
  3. tariffs
Noun
  • New generation capacity, grid reliability and a focus on keeping Arkansas' electricity rates among the lowest in the nation are crucial to the state's future success.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The report cited the state’s crime rates, senior poverty and health care access among its concerns.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of rates
Noun
  • Over the past year, accessories accounted for 55 percent of sales and ready-to-wear 45 percent; direct-to-consumer made up 57 percent, wholesale 43 percent.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The limited-time offer allows New Atlas readers to secure early access to Narwal’s lowest October Prime Day pricing ahead of the official sales event, bypassing the need to wait for the crowded shopping period.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sales
Noun
  • Officials would also not get ahead of Trump on fentanyl, which triggered the first round of tariffs against China last year.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Canada is slapping hefty counter-tariffs on farm machinery, such as combine parts, mowing equipment and livestock trailers.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of tariffs
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“Service charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/service%20charges. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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