as in to spend
to hand over or use up in payment
we shelled out an obscene amount of money for those concert tickets
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Recent Examples of shell out
Chalamet's sold for $1,202 and a buyer shelled out $1,505 for Jenner's.
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Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
But the real losers here are the numerous taxing bodies throughout Cook County that once again will receive their property tax revenues months late — and the taxpayers who will have to shell out more to cover those taxing bodies’ financing costs.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
More than 50 years later, fans are shelling out thousands just to get in the building.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The golf courses and warm, clear blue waters of Naples are another part of its appeal—but homeowners will have to shell out the big bucks to live here full-time.
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Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
But the real losers here are the numerous taxing bodies throughout Cook County that once again will receive their property tax revenues months late — and the taxpayers who will have to shell out more to cover those taxing bodies’ financing costs.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
More than 50 years later, fans are shelling out thousands just to get in the building.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The golf courses and warm, clear blue waters of Naples are another part of its appeal—but homeowners will have to shell out the big bucks to live here full-time.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shell out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shell out
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th are paid on the fourth Wednesday.
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Come to the Congress, come to the people, and lay out the case.
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In a series of op-eds, university leaders lay out their efforts to keep college affordable.
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“Shell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shell%20out. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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