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as in dollar
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front
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as in fee
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
although they were all working adults, their parents still insisted on paying the bill whenever they went out to eat
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as in law
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the legislative committee endorsed a bill that would strengthen consumer protections
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Recent Examples of bill
NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Shirley has labeled Bonta’s bill a threat to journalism and the First Amendment, saying the Democratic lawmaker is trying to stop his investigations.
—Andrew Graham
april 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Julie Sharp, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Santeiro, 63, of Miami Lakes, was found guilty in March 2022 of nine counts of healthcare fraud, including conspiring with others to bill $112 million to private insurers for detox services that were never provided or were medically unnecessary at two substance-abuse facilities in Broward County.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Republicans — not a single Republican supported that bill.
—NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Shirley has labeled Bonta’s bill a threat to journalism and the First Amendment, saying the Democratic lawmaker is trying to stop his investigations.
—Andrew Graham
april 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The city will bill the owners for the cleanup work, and if the owners still do not respond, the city can legally seize the property.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Santeiro, 63, of Miami Lakes, was found guilty in March 2022 of nine counts of healthcare fraud, including conspiring with others to bill $112 million to private insurers for detox services that were never provided or were medically unnecessary at two substance-abuse facilities in Broward County.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
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When one of them crouched to pet the Federicos’ dog Marshall, napping on the floor, Rob explained how Kong dog toys were invented.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The best way to remove ticks from your property is to keep up with general yard maintenance, especially around bushes that pets frequently brush up against.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Because the Eastern Conference is as wide-open as it was advertised at the beginning of the season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, Howdy’s distribution strategy appears to have helped build momentum, as Howdy was initially only available through Roku and heavily advertised to the Roku base of more than 100 million streaming households.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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With adoption of the agreement, San Diego will invoice Poway retroactively and will resume standard calendar-year billing cycles, with payments due March 15 each year beginning in 2026.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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That December, Pinto invoiced Epstein over €3 million for work across Little Saint James and Great Saint James.—
Adam Robb,
Curbed,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lined gloves or fuzzy headbands will help stave off the cold and keep your hands, ears, and neck nice and toasty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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These structures provide support to your back and neck and help improve your overall posture.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Vatican’s 2023 declaration allowing an informal blessing, promulgated with virtually no consultation outside the Vatican, sharply divided the church, with African bishops delivering a continent-wide dissent and refusing to implement it.—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Robinson — who stepped over Daniels during a testy Game 2 exchange — and Daniels were assessed offsetting technical fouls and were both ejected.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Orland Park Assistant Village Manager Jim Culotta said the village will decide whether to continue funding the program for residents after three years, assessing how many residents use the service and how its received by the broader community.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Assign each cup and spoon its own hook, and label the capacities clearly for quick, easy access.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Scientists within this group have published 850 pieces of research, filed 28 patents, and have three drugs seeking FDA approval.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to security firm Socket, the official Checkmarx/kics Docker Hub repo also published malicious packages around the same time.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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