1
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
Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Guetlein said outside estimates, some of which peg Golden Dome’s cost at several trillion dollars, don’t take into account what the Pentagon is actually building.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said repairs would cost at least 500 million euros — about $586 million.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Helium, fertilizer and aluminum, which are all critical elements for industry and farming, have been held up in the Gulf, causing global shortages and driving up costs.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Guetlein said outside estimates, some of which peg Golden Dome’s cost at several trillion dollars, don’t take into account what the Pentagon is actually building.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
The state has said providing air conditioning to all its prisons would cost more than $1 billion, and even if the judge were to rule in the plaintiffs’ favor, state lawmakers would still need to allocate the funding in the state budget.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said repairs would cost at least 500 million euros — about $586 million.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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Fuel is one of the largest expenses for airlines.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The growth in units outpaced Amazon’s fulfillment expenses, which grew 9 percent year over year, as well as outbound shipping costs, which were up 12 percent.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nowadays, old-school residents bemoan the neighborhood’s evolution from grungy to grandiose; what was once a warren of hedonism has become a breeding ground for characterless watering holes whose lack of personality is bested only by the exorbitance of their beer prices.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Ken Foster, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, said there is typically a 3- to 6-month lag between an energy price shock and an increase in retail food prices.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The cheapest resale price of a standard ticket for the final is now just under $11,000 on the marketplace, with the cheapest wheelchair-accessible ticket fetching almost $15,000.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the matchup, the unit price for a 30-second ad that runs in a CFP semifinal can fetch on the order of $700,000 to $750,000 a pop.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In at least one of those cases, the records show Blue Hills’ auditors privately questioned the size and scope of those expenditures.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The enormous expenditure for this war with Iran will cost our country dearly for decades.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit now seeks roughly $161,000—including late fees, default interest and pre-judgment interest—plus attorney’s fees.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This attention to sizing is an important factor for anyone who wants to avoid the stress of last-minute gate checks or surprise fees.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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April 20 – May 20 The right choice today brings both comfort and quiet confidence.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 The right choice today brings both comfort and quiet confidence.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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