as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
my dentist's fees seem to increase with every visit
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as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks
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Recent Examples of fee
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
While recent deaths are down, migrants continue to cross the border, often taking risky routes and paying high fees to smugglers.
—Nicol Leon, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
The fee could rise by a few million pounds more if add-ons are achieved.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Moreover, restaurants were hit with a shocking increase in fees paid to delivery platforms by upwards of 13%.
—Tosha Miller, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
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Noun
There is a $10 per person fee paid to the instructor.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
While recent deaths are down, migrants continue to cross the border, often taking risky routes and paying high fees to smugglers.
—Nicol Leon, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
The fee could rise by a few million pounds more if add-ons are achieved.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Moreover, restaurants were hit with a shocking increase in fees paid to delivery platforms by upwards of 13%.
—Tosha Miller, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
Noun
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The song captures Rumi’s internal struggle and her growing uncertainty about the road ahead, marking a shift in her journey from confident leader to someone questioning the cost of it all.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Firms that make or sell copper items are about to see a big increase in their costs, as are many other businesses that import components or finished goods.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Verb
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To produce these communications, the House also hired a video producer at $115,000 a year, according to public records.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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The Sisters of Bon Secours – the nuns who ran the home from 1925 to 1961 – hired a consulting company that denied a mass grave altogether, saying there was no evidence children had been buried there.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Noun
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And make no mistake: Corn prices hold a lot of sway over ADM stock, since the company is a major player in commodity trading.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Keep reading for more deals on indoor and outdoor rugs from Wayfair while prices are discounted up to 88%.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The outlets reported that Robinson was employed as a security guard.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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University policy allows the Office of Institutional Equity to close investigations when a subject is no longer employed there.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The physical attributes that helped these women get recruited likely led to their low rates of maternal mortality.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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Colorado College under Kris Mayotte has smartly recruited mid-round picks who were top players for their CHL teams, but are maybe not marquee names.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Nobody complains about the way the health care industry forces us to pay high prices for low-quality service.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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That payment was bumped to $2 million when Blitzer took over; NWSL prices were already on the rise, and that was in line with what Angel City and the San Diego Wave paid when they were awarded teams in 2020 and 2021.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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