1
as in costs
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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2
as in expenses
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal
I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep
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3
as in rewards
something offered or given in return for a service performed
there was a price on the criminal's head
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
Noun
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Southwest blamed rising fuel prices, which account for a significant portion of operating expenses, for its decision to cut back offerings.—
Marisa Elrick,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2025 -
The expenses are high because 436 state employees currently care for the fragile elderly in a setting where the caregiver-to-resident ratio is more than 4 to 1.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some towns have seen large drops in their grand lists caused in part by changes made in recent years to the state law that determines how local officials figure the value of cars for property tax purposes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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Drivers and employees are also weighing in on an update of the department’s decade-old handbook and helping to create a new policy that determines who gets to pick up field trip gigs.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This may mean a potential 2025 industry thaw after two years of frozen growth rates.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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With interest rates moving a bit downwards the benefit of the extra cash should diminish.—
Chuck Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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These costs could eventually be passed on to patients through higher premiums.—
Chris Bowen,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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South Carolina hasn't raised premiums for its state health plan in 12 years.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hollywood along with the performance bonuses that were awarded.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes these talks could veer off in unexpected directions, with recommendations made for United to loan more players to the Championship or give out bonuses to staff if the first team wins a trophy.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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