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
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
But in 1976, Landy was fired over a dispute involving fees, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Tow companies can subtract their fees from the proceeds of the sale, but if the owner doesn’t come forward, the companies are required to turn over any remaining money to the state.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
This license is a one-time purchase, with no ongoing subscription or renewal fees.
—PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Stuttgart would have to be offered a preposterous fee to change their stance and Bayern have other options.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
But in 1976, Landy was fired over a dispute involving fees, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Tow companies can subtract their fees from the proceeds of the sale, but if the owner doesn’t come forward, the companies are required to turn over any remaining money to the state.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
This license is a one-time purchase, with no ongoing subscription or renewal fees.
—PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
Noun
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This shrimp recall is hitting at a time when Americans are already deeply uneasy about the cost and safety of their food.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Several providers offer programs to help lower costs for eligible customers. Internet service in Los Angeles offers a variety of options to match different budgets, speed needs and connection types.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But then Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell hired Flores in 2023.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The company hired Ballard, and Carnival’s chairman, Micky Arison, secured the highest-possible-level meeting: with the national-security adviser, John Bolton; the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo; and Trump.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But higher prices are causing some Black women to visit the salon less frequently.—
Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Because an array of energy intensive heavy industries from fertilizer manufacturers to aluminum recyclers are warning of temporary shutdowns to permanent closures due to gas shortages and high prices.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the nuanced collaboration and communications strategy employed by groups like the MFDP and the Young Patriots offers a solution, one that could dramatically increase the chances of achieving activists’ goals.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The district employs more than 1,400 paraprofessionals.—
Chesnie Wardell,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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From my first conversation with Tommy Gilhooly, I got fired up about coaching and recruiting true student-athletes and building upon a proud basketball program.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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That honestly brings me more joy than getting recruited.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Posey paid Matt Chapman and Willy Adames a third of a billion dollars in the past year to be two right-handed power-hitting stalwarts for the lineup.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Offer paid apprenticeships and fast-track training for entry-level IT roles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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