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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
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Having an emergency fund prevents the need to use credit cards for these costs, which can increase debt if not paid off quickly due to interest.
—Víctor Rosario, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Country artist Hudson Westbrook plays at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, and tickets cost $35-$50.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Harden delayed a vote last week that would have opened the door for a borrowing plan to allow CPS to absorb the costs of the underfunded pension fund for municipal workers, mostly CPS employees.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Having an emergency fund prevents the need to use credit cards for these costs, which can increase debt if not paid off quickly due to interest.
—Víctor Rosario, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
That letter alone can cost hundreds and take weeks.
—Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Country artist Hudson Westbrook plays at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, and tickets cost $35-$50.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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We'll be focused on managing our inventory and our expenses well.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Adeyemo-Azeez’s family has established a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral expenses.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While many passengers have successfully secured upgrades at a fraction of the retail price, there’s no guarantee that your bid will be accepted.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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As aircraft technology improved and planes became larger and safer, new fare classes were introduced, allowing for the democratization of ticket prices and making air travel accessible to all and sundry.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By reshaping its portfolio, the New DuPont could fetch a higher multiple in the market, helping the stock narrow its discount to its sum of the parts.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Sure, some bottles can fetch tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, but with more than 7,000 chateaus in the region, wine is made at a variety of quality levels and prices, so there really is something for everyone.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The county’s contractual structure led to additional expenditures.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Deferring or delaying such expenditures in an effort to save money may adversely impact patient care.—
Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s also an annual report fee paid to the Wyoming Secretary of State as a maintenance cost.—
Vincenzo Villamena,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tickets start at $175 and reflect all-in pricing, meaning the ticket price listed is inclusive of taxes and fees.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The friends bring serious on-screen experience to the table.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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