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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
we can't afford the cost of a house just yet, so we're renting an apartment
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as in to fetch
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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Recent Examples of cost
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Shriners Hospitals for Children have also alleviated the financial burden on the Petersons by covering the costs of Hadley's medical procedures, some of which would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars.
—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 July 2025
Douglas Gregory, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Back in 2018, the FBI learned of a hack that may have cost some informants their lives.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
In an interview, Missouri State senior associate athletic director Casey Hunt made no bones about the fact that the stunt/A&T twofer was a gender-equity play, noting the relatively low cost and high roster capacity of both sports, especially post-House.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Shriners Hospitals for Children have also alleviated the financial burden on the Petersons by covering the costs of Hadley's medical procedures, some of which would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars.
—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 July 2025
Verb
And in 2025, that mindset is costing businesses real opportunities.
—Douglas Gregory, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Back in 2018, the FBI learned of a hack that may have cost some informants their lives.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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Funds become accessible at 18 for qualified expenses, with broader withdrawal options phased in over time.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege that Measures used that money, which was held in an escrow account for clients, to pay for personal and operating expenses, pay off creditors, Four Seasons spa treatments, clothing, car payments and at least $55,000 for Los Angeles Crypto Arena seats.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Faced with rising prices on everything from rent to groceries, many Michiganders are scaling back on summer travel.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Free return matchday travel to the stadium involved from anywhere in the host nation by public transport is included in the price of match tickets — a welcome concession in an otherwise expensive country.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Industrial building in Fullerton fetches $3.4M An industrial property in Fullerton sold June 11 for $3,380,000, and the new owner has a plan to convert the building to a dental laboratory.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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Raw vicuña fiber can fetch upwards of $270 per pound.—
David Nolan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Related – Google’s $1 Trillion Lawsuit Thirdly, Google’s substantial AI capital expenditures carry execution risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jumping jacks are an underrated bodyweight exercise to increase your calorie expenditure.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Just like mowing violations, unpaid charges are added to your property tax bill as a delinquent tax, along with a $25 administrative fee.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Earnest doesn't charge any origination fees, prepayment fees or extra payment fees.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce recently held its inaugural Infrastructure Summit in Nashville as a way to bring local government and the public and private sectors together to talk about change, officials said.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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