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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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
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Allegations include nonpayment for all hours worked, nonpayment of overtime, not being reimbursed for business expenses and not being paid severance.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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For consumers looking to change travel plans or recoup travel expenses, much will depend upon the airline, itinerary and, in some cases, whether a travel insurance policy was purchased.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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If Trump’s most extreme tariff threats come to fruition and threaten the stability of prices and the economy, the Fed must react forcefully.Steven B. Kamin, National Review, 2 Jan. 2025
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They have been both beset by rising prices and taxes and stuck with stagnant paychecks.Harper's Magazine, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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According to the conservative estimate by Bonhams, the car could fetch between $2.2 million and $2.8 million.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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By the numbers: Infusion providers are fetching EBITDA multiples in the mid-teens, generally speaking, says Willis.Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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As Netflix acknowledged again this past week, even the most tech-savvy organizations can lose track of cloud expenditures.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures price index, indicated a 2.4% inflation rate on an annual basis in November, the Commerce Department recently said.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Fixed index annuities provide return performance anchored to a market index, lowering the investor’s volatility risk and management fees.Aaron Cirksena, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The initial filing also showed that neither of the exes requested spousal support and asked each party to be responsible for their own attorney fees.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Saturday brought a small flurry of transactions, as the Guardians and Diamondbacks made a trade and Paul Goldschmidt and Carlos Santana found 2025 homes.Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The effort, which proved successful, brought further awareness to Wyss’s giving.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 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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