values 1 of 2

plural of value
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as in prices
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer the real value of that house is close to a million dollars

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values

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verb

present tense third-person singular of value

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Recent Examples of values
Noun
As temperatures rise, heat index values could approach the upper 90s. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026 The goal is to help people think through values, preferences, lifestyle, and relationship goals before beginning conversations. Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 The show stood out for its focus on generational dynamics and rural American values. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 The lawsuit focuses on communication and procedural issues, alleging that Jackson County did not follow the proper legal steps before raising home values by upwards of 15% per parcel. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 Lower values for office buildings, hotels, and retail centers has become a key factor in the faltering pace of assessment valuations. George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 With heat index values expected to top 90°, five @Pittsburgh Healthy Active Living (HAL) Senior Centers will serve as Cooling Centers Mon, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 2. Mike Darnay, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Accepting the honor, Hill reflected on the values that have guided her career. Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 June 2026 And that’s important to a team that values run prevention more than most. John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
Verb
This will also help employees realize that leadership values their skills and isn't replacing them. Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Kessler should find good synergy with Dončić, who values a true rim-runner. Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The deal, made for cash and shares of Rocket Lab stock, values Iridium at about $8 billion. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 In contrast, the Dutch have pursued a different vision of the good life—one that values security, balance, and community over material wealth. Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 The reward is giving a meaningful piece a second life with someone who values it. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 SpaceX formally agreed Tuesday to buy Cursor in an all-stock deal that values the company at $60 billion. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 Our ideal patient is someone who values quality, precision, aesthetics and long-term health. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026 Take ten quiet minutes to sketch a new workflow, then present the calmer version to a manager or client who values results. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for values
Noun
  • The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Shop these Fourth of July deals now — prices start at just $8.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Disappearing walls of glass blur distinctions between indoors and out.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
  • Morgan Tweet, Co-Founder of IND HEMP and Executive Director of The Hemp Feed Coalition, says over email the pending restrictions fail to recognize distinctions across hemp sectors.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Torres now treasures a Bible recovered near the spot where Olvera's body was found.
    Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that enforcing the measure would cost the government up to the low tens of millions annually, and that much of the cost would be paid for through penalties and fees charged to affected clinics.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Ritolia estimates Russian gasoline production is currently running at around 20% below domestic demand because of the Ukrainian strikes, with refinery runs (the amount of crude oil refineries are processing) at multi-year lows.
    Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • And yet, over the next decade, Social Security (and Medicare) will spend trillions of dollars—more than $100,000 annually on wealthy married couples—on those seniors with six-figure post-retirement incomes and net worths in the millions of dollars.
    Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • The prospect of a windfall from OpenAI’s upcoming IPO lifted Son’s fortune even higher after net worths were locked in for the list.
    Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The readable narrative explores the men’s virtues and flaws and captures their contrasting personalities.
    Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026
  • Clicking it gets a note extolling the virtues of upgrading to the premium edition.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • For the one who loves peanut butter-banana everything, this icebox pie is the best of both worlds.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Needless to say, Bibi loves her room and doesn't leave it much.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Typically, an embryologist inspects embryos produced through IVF and assesses their quality.
    Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
  • The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the overall quality across thousands of equities, not just one catalyst, incorporates the 30 strongest stocks, and rebalances them with rigor.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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