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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
we can't afford the cost of a house just yet, so we're renting an apartment
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as in to fetch
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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as in expenses
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams
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as in fees
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
we can't afford the cost of a house just yet, so we're renting an apartment
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as in prices
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal
they won the war, but at a terrible cost in lives
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as in fetches
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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Recent Examples of cost
Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Jan. 2025
Arizona has one of the highest minimums in the nation, though the state still ranks near the bottom for overall incomes, despite a rising cost of living and a low unemployment rate.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
Maya Miller, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
Since incorrect guesses can cost valuable attempts, players should carefully evaluate their choices and double-check potential connections before committing.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Noun
DirecTV is offering $20 off this plan for your first three months, bringing the cost down to $94.99/month.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Jan. 2025
Arizona has one of the highest minimums in the nation, though the state still ranks near the bottom for overall incomes, despite a rising cost of living and a low unemployment rate.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
Her few weeks stay at the psychiatric hospital cost $38,945.06.
—Maya Miller, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
Since incorrect guesses can cost valuable attempts, players should carefully evaluate their choices and double-check potential connections before committing.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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