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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
Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
The lipstick is priced at $160 for a case and refill, and additional refills are $69.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Regular unleaded gas prices were $4.59 a gallon Friday, compared to a national average of $3.20, according to AAA.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Although priced at $54, this is one item where splurging is necessary.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
The lipstick is priced at $160 for a case and refill, and additional refills are $69.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
These prices reflect decades of consistent increases.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Regular unleaded gas prices were $4.59 a gallon Friday, compared to a national average of $3.20, according to AAA.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
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The costs of remaining complicit during this critical moment are too high.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And while the Fed controls a short-term rate, financial markets determine longer-term borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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More than two-thirds of television workers – 68% – report difficulty covering basic living expenses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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Loan approval and actual loan terms depend on applicant’s state of residence and ability to meet OneMain Financial credit standards such as a responsible credit history, sufficient income after monthly expenses, and if applicable, availability of eligible collateral.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Other ways to order McDonald's online While the new online ordering system may be more convenient, long-standing customers may opt to order food through other online systems to rack up rewards points.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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And yes, reward failure as the tuition fee for success.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Whether through meditation, prayer, ritual, or service, spiritual engagement appears to offer a sense of belonging and alignment with something greater—an antidote to isolation and meaninglessness in an age that often prizes individualism.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The ancient Nabataeans were also formidable traders, trekking the deserts of the Arabian and Sinai peninsulas to deliver, among other goods, aromatic frankincense prized for its use in religious ceremonies.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Substantially damaging or injuring a neighbor's tree could leave you liable to fees or fines for damages, something that can quickly get expensive, according to state law.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Aug. 2025
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The $80 pass covers all entrance and standard amenities fees for federal recreation sites (including national parks) for an entire year.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One last call for summer's bounty before fall produce hits the markets and stands.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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That’s what keeps us coming back day after day and year after year — to be a part of these teams, a part of this bounty of creativity, a part of it all.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The prior generation of tablets used on the field allowed players and coaches to access offensive and defensive plays, as well as various camera angles to ascertain how players lined up in the field.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Each buoy uses a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) module to ascertain its geographical location.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The department recorded a retention rate of 94.4% in fiscal year 2024.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng index climbed 0.19%, while the mainland's CSI 300 added 0.99% after China left its key lending rates steady in August for a third straight month, matching market forecasts.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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