Synonyms of costs

costs 1 of 2

noun

plural of cost

1

as in expenses

a payment made in the course of achieving a result

the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expenses
• expenditures
• outlays
• prices
• disbursements
• charges
• rates
• overheads
• outgoes
• outflows
• tariffs
• tolls
• tabs
• spending moneys
• pocket moneys

2

as in fees

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fees
• prices
• damages
• rates
• figures
• charges
• price tags
• freights
• sales
• bills
• values
• tariffs
• market values
• antes
• valuations
• discounts
• list prices
• overcharges
• unit prices
• surcharges
• reductions
• service charges
• deposits
• deductions
• carrying charges
• price points
• fair market values
• sticker prices
• invoices
• asking prices
• tabs
• down payments
• markdowns
• checks
• accounts

3

as in prices

the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal

they won the war, but at a terrible cost in lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expenses
• prices
• risks
• damages
• sacrifices
• tolls
• forfeitures
• forfeits
• mulcts
• antes

costs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cost

as in fetches

to have a price of

the raffle tickets cost a dollar each

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fetches
• brings
• sells (for)
• goes (for)
• runs
• demands
• amounts (to)
• comes (to)
• lists (for)
• totals
• asks
• exacts
• commands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of costs

Noun

In one of the health plans, for example, an OCPS teacher who insured a spouse or domestic partner would see the bi-weekly, per-paycheck costs rise from about $300 this year to $675 next year. —Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026

Polls show more voters blame Trump and Republicans for both shutdowns and agree with the Democratic stance on the key issues at stake, like health care costs and the mass deportation campaign. —Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026

That tally encompasses the costs leading up to the date, including transportation and grooming, as well as what’s actually spent during the date. —Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026

Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon — even if fuel costs drop, according to reports. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026

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

According to the settlement, 40% of the $350,000 would go to attorneys and other costs, and the payment to the family placed in a trust. —Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

More recently, this has meant covering transportation costs for those living outside the state. —Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026

But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy. —ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026

Verb

Shipping experts say rural delivery costs more because drivers make fewer stops per mile, increasing the cost per package. —Barbara Booth, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026

Beyond that, self-parking typically costs $25 per day but may cost more during special events. —Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025

Worse, may car owners act like their car only costs the incremental cost of operating it, which can appear be under 5 cents/mile in an EV. —Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025