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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
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Gas prices on the rise The possible change in pricing comes as oil, gasoline and diesel prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The car was also going to be priced at something like three times that of a Cayenne, which currently starts at $89,900, which would make the price somewhere well north of $200,000, which would align with Porsche’s current priorities of selling more expensive products.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The idea, officials said, could be reinstated if gasoline prices suddenly skyrocket again to $4 or $5 per gallon.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Gas prices on the rise The possible change in pricing comes as oil, gasoline and diesel prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Right now, this one is priced at $429, which is a whole $100 off its usual price of $529.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The car was also going to be priced at something like three times that of a Cayenne, which currently starts at $89,900, which would make the price somewhere well north of $200,000, which would align with Porsche’s current priorities of selling more expensive products.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
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Lillibridge says his costs have already increased 25% since last year.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The signs opposed the war in Iran, decried the cost of housing and health care, supported Ukraine in its war with Russia and raised the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Documents reviewed by the Miami Herald show that only a portion of the funds handled through TourProdEnter can be clearly tied to legitimate AFA expenses.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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An online fundraiser has also been launched by Brown's family and friends to help cover rebuilding expenses.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As Los Angeles County activists continue their search for the suspect or suspects who have shot multiple alley cats in South Los Angeles with a BB gun, PETA has offered a $5,000 reward in hopes of bringing the crimes to a stop.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Those were some of the 19 Michigan Lottery prizes worth at least $100,000 won or claimed in February.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Compelling candidates such as Simmons or Andrew or Amiwala competed for attention in a system that prizes viability, which is another way to say funding.—
Patrick Hanley,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, there's a new fee to be on the lookout for, a $51 ding for blocking trolley lines on the T1-T5 and G1 routes.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's a daily $29 fee that includes amenities like Wi-Fi, in-room bottled water, a daily newspaper, and a bottle of house wine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lord John, now governor of Jamaica, puts the latest bounty on Jamie’s head to bed.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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There, seasonal bounty from Northern California’s Dry Creek Valley melds with Kyoto’s exquisite Kansai agricultural offerings.—
Matt Bomer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One thing Sandlin says SMU tries to ascertain about a player is their play character.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Grocery store errands become more efficient, and visits to coffee shops, restaurants, and bars require ascertaining where the nearest bomb shelter lies.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to an analysis from ESPN, Walker posted a pass-block win rate of 94% in 2025, 11th most among offensive tackles.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The surge is also hitting refinance demand, not just purchases, as higher rates have reversed activity that had briefly improved earlier in the month.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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