as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
my dentist's fees seem to increase with every visit
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as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks
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Recent Examples of fee
Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The price increases occurred despite legislative reforms in 2022 to control legal fees that insurers said fueled an unprecedented rise in costly litigation.
—Ron Hurtibise, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
The sheriff’s department also adjusted their accounting for equipment, administration, and the inclusion of animal control services with their contract fees for 2024.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
While the Wave have not released a figure, previous reports pegged the transfer fee at $1.1 million.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
These policies typically allow passengers at select affected airports to change their flights during a certain period without paying additional fees or a fare difference.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The price increases occurred despite legislative reforms in 2022 to control legal fees that insurers said fueled an unprecedented rise in costly litigation.
—Ron Hurtibise, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
The sheriff’s department also adjusted their accounting for equipment, administration, and the inclusion of animal control services with their contract fees for 2024.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
While the Wave have not released a figure, previous reports pegged the transfer fee at $1.1 million.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
Noun
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The cost ranges from $24 to $84, a one-time-only payment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Due to rising costs, changes in migration and natural disasters, the number of people living on America’s streets rose 7% between 2023 and 2024 as homelessness reached an all-time high.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Another implementation has been the addition of hiring bonuses with employees receiving $500 when hired, $500 after year one, and $1,000 after year two.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Belichick appeared roughly two months after he was hired as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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By far the greatest price is being paid by ordinary Africans, millions of whom rely on American aid for their survival.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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For this season, the Rays will be playing their home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, where I’m told, the season and group sales tickets are nearly all sold out despite the Rays doubling the price.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Employees with disabilities made big gains As of January 2020, 5.7 million Americans with disabilities were employed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Myers suggests employing contractors with a variety of skills, as well as a manager to hold all the moving pieces together.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With Alex Rider, the concept of a teenager being recruited to be a spy was pretty bold.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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The first class of high school interns was recruited from a list of youth attendees at Harvard University’s 2024 Annual Global Health and Leadership Conference.—
Brianna Kamienski,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Independent Budget Analyst Charles Modica questioned the city’s failure to simultaneously offer a long-term plan on how to pay for the shelter.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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She was paid the same as other hosts at the time – $3,000 – and put up in the Marriott Essex House overlooking Central Park, according to articles published at the time.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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