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as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had
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as in to prize
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Recent Examples of price
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Low inflation, or near-zero inflation, may initially seem beneficial because prices remain stable and living costs rise slowly.
—David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The first edition of Semafor Intelligence draws on the full record of Semafor World Economy 2026, finding that global leaders see an economy defined by chokepoints — with the US relatively insulated today, but exposed to compounding vulnerabilities that markets may not yet fully price in.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
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Noun
They are regulated just like futures trading over the price of soybeans – but instead of focusing on commodities, users speculate on the outcomes of elections, sporting events, awards shows and more.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Low inflation, or near-zero inflation, may initially seem beneficial because prices remain stable and living costs rise slowly.
—David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
Things such as mandatory hotel stays, streaming subscriptions, invasive apps, and participation fees that price out low-income families should all just go away.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The first edition of Semafor Intelligence draws on the full record of Semafor World Economy 2026, finding that global leaders see an economy defined by chokepoints — with the US relatively insulated today, but exposed to compounding vulnerabilities that markets may not yet fully price in.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
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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
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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
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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
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Another potential funding source cited in the proposal is starting to use grants and penalty funds obtained by the city attorney’s office to cover general fund expenses.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Kathy Caprino is a global career and leadership coach, LinkedIn Top Voice, author, speaker and host of the podcast Finding Brave, helping professionals experience breakthrough to greater impact, success and reward.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In Texas, the Wrights are paid a $240 yearly reward from their solar provider, Sunrun, on top of monthly credits, which have been up to $30 once all their power needs are met.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Originating in Oxfordshire, England, this heirloom variety is prized for its complex sweet and tart taste.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Cultivars prized for their sweetness include Sungold, Sweet Million, Cherokee Purple, and more.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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There will be a hefty expansion fee the other owners charge a team that newly joins MLB.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Summertime is the best time for a Southern potluck full of dishes that take advantage of the season's vibrant bounty from farmers' markets, local farm stands, or even your own backyard.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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For big leaguers that go against Sánchez, the pitcher’s bounty has become their famine, leading to a historic scoreless streak.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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When a woman is discharged after birth, the burden is on her and her family to ascertain potential complications and seek timely care.—
Yenupini Joyce Adams,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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By making the system-wide prompt publicly available, the public can help ascertain whether the instructions are on-target or off-target.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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During this transition, plants tend to experience water stress, as the rate of water leaving the leaves exceeds uptake by the roots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Robert Reich of the University of California, Berkeley, wrote recently that average Americans pay a 14% tax rate, but billionaires pay less than 2%.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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