as in costs
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
they spared no expense in building the house of their dreams
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Recent Examples of expenses
Southwest blamed rising fuel prices, which account for a significant portion of operating expenses, for its decision to cut back offerings.
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Marisa Elrick, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
The expenses are high because 436 state employees currently care for the fragile elderly in a setting where the caregiver-to-resident ratio is more than 4 to 1.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
But the teacher recently reached out to her saying that her expenses were increasing now that her own son, who drives himself to a different school each day, just got his first car.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In 2024, Columbia spent about $3 billion on instructional expenses, facilities costs, and operations.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2025
The budget covers expenses like renting athletic arenas, personnel costs, as well as housing athletes.
—Sydney Cella,hannah Hur, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2025
The proceeds from the sale would go to lender Fannie Mae to pay the outstanding balance loan and the expenses of the receivership.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
After California directed eligible employees to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state began issuing telework stipends to compensate individuals for expenses incurred related to their work, such as home internet.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
The insurance payout should be enough to rebuild, provide temporary shelter and cover additional expenses.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Marisa Elrick, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
The expenses are high because 436 state employees currently care for the fragile elderly in a setting where the caregiver-to-resident ratio is more than 4 to 1.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
But the teacher recently reached out to her saying that her expenses were increasing now that her own son, who drives himself to a different school each day, just got his first car.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In 2024, Columbia spent about $3 billion on instructional expenses, facilities costs, and operations.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2025
The budget covers expenses like renting athletic arenas, personnel costs, as well as housing athletes.
—Sydney Cella,hannah Hur, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2025
The proceeds from the sale would go to lender Fannie Mae to pay the outstanding balance loan and the expenses of the receivership.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
After California directed eligible employees to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state began issuing telework stipends to compensate individuals for expenses incurred related to their work, such as home internet.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
The insurance payout should be enough to rebuild, provide temporary shelter and cover additional expenses.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Expenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenses. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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