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as in dollar
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front
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as in fee
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
although they were all working adults, their parents still insisted on paying the bill whenever they went out to eat
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as in law
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the legislative committee endorsed a bill that would strengthen consumer protections
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Recent Examples of bill
Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
The campaign did not, however, identify funding streams for such an increase other than to say the bill should be footed by both the city and the state.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
However, if the full $30,000 is billed, the Tarrant County taxpayers will have paid as much as $615,000 to defend the county and jailers in the case so far.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the vehicle, authorities found $14,000 in $100 bills, more than $14,000 worth of jewelry and a .357 Magnum revolver purchased by Mayer.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
The campaign did not, however, identify funding streams for such an increase other than to say the bill should be footed by both the city and the state.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
One Turkish restaurant with three locations in the metro, Istanbul Café & Bakery, bills a döner sandwich on a baguette and a döner salad on its menu.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
However, if the full $30,000 is billed, the Tarrant County taxpayers will have paid as much as $615,000 to defend the county and jailers in the case so far.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
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Near the big red barn and stables, toddlers were perched on a fence, petting mules.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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Other family friendly activities include a petting farm, performances, and trains and inflatable rides.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Raw also advertised an appearance by GUNTHER, Bayley vs. Liv Morgan and AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The sidewalks are packed with vendors, and merchants advertise in a host of languages, including Spanish, English and Korean.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Supply chain financing transactions from Wells Fargo showed a sharp uptick in invoicing out of China, which indicated an increase in pulling forward of freight ahead of tariffs.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Xero automates bookkeeping, invoicing, and expense tracking.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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These structures provide support to your back and neck and help improve your overall posture.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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To prevent this from occurring, maintain proper posture—with your shoulders down and neck and back straight.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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Israel's Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying International Criminal Court arrest warrant Hungary signed the ICC's founding document in 1999 and ratified it in 2001, but the law has not been promulgated.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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That case, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, basically ended the ability of agencies like the EPA to promulgate rules Congress has not specifically authorized.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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Noland said the railroad is assessing fines as an incentive for the design/build contractor to finish its work as soon as possible.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further, climate research can assess how future conditions, like worsening drought, may contribute not only to migration but political upheaval that could affect military operations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be incredible spooned on top of slices of filet.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles 3 Bay Area chefs’ new cookbooks are coming this spring Put the bread on a platter and spoon the pan juices generously atop.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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