expenses

Definition of expensesnext
plural of expense
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 If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026 The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 Foley said the total cost won’t be clear until after Wednesaday, the deadline for organizations involved with evacuation and recovery efforts to submit their expenses through WebEOC, a crisis management software used by local, state and federal agencies. Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 Geovani Rocha had his whole life ahead of him and dreamed of starting a landscaping business, according to a GoFundMe organized to cover the teen’s funeral expenses. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026 Higher energy costs can force consumers to raid their savings and lean more on debt to cover expenses. Alex Harring,deena Zaidi, CNBC, 29 May 2026 The fund is supported by interest earned on the state Stabilization Fund, with expenses permitted to pursue federal funding and pay off debt. State House News Service, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026 While selling online can be relatively easy, managing the logistical expenses that come with it — especially shipping — can be difficult. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 May 2026 Paying prevailing wages would significantly increase operating expenses. Julia Bowling, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expenses
Noun
  • Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Independent expenditures supporting Steyer’s bid for governor have been minimal compared with the record-breaking $212 million Steyer has donated to his own campaign as of Monday, according to the California secretary of state’s office.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
  • Capital expenditures are surging while free cash flow is weakening.
    James Broughel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

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“Expenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expenses. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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