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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
Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
They are suddenly faced with paying for more food, items for bedrooms, higher utility bills and more.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
In contrast to how things worked during previous government shutdowns, said Klocek, nonprofits aren’t able to bill the federal government for services rendered right now.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
But they’re also meant to build political momentum and legislative buy-in for a coming package of bills.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
They are suddenly faced with paying for more food, items for bedrooms, higher utility bills and more.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
That person urged her to bill the company for all the costs associated with the website.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
In contrast to how things worked during previous government shutdowns, said Klocek, nonprofits aren’t able to bill the federal government for services rendered right now.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
Verb
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Getting attention and being petted are his two favorite things.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
31 Jan. 2026
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At peace with life at home spent petting Lala and cuddling with his husband.—
Jonathan Borge,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Exemptions, loopholes and carve-outs allow levies to grow faster than advertised.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Look for kava tea that’s advertised as completely noble.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But when systems are compromised, businesses can lose the ability to invoice, process payments or access funds.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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If a property owner chooses to contract the city to replace their lead pipes, the city can invoice the property owner directly, or the property owner can opt to pay the bill through their property taxes over a 15-year period, Pauly said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
21 Jan. 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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But every rule was promulgated under the threat of litigation and the teeth of the regulation relied on a law that was designed with a completely different purpose in mind.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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These models’ political biases could undermine educators’ ability to promulgate their school’s values.—
Jonah Davids,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The facility remained closed Thursday while the damage was assessed, said hospital spokesperson Shellie Wass.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In its classic form, a wealth tax is assessed annually.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be excellent spooned over filet slices.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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But your interest in separating eggs, stirring continuously, sifting or spooning or levelling flour—in short, your interest in baking—is a lie, although your interest in baked goods remains very much true.—
Talia Argondezzi,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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In some ways it was set up to fail from the moment those infamous quotation marks around the title were revealed; an attempt by Fennell to get ahead of the very criticisms that have been published this week.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Colorectal cancer is one of 17 different types of cancer rising for Gen X and millennials, according to American Cancer Society research published in 2025.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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