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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
Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
This technique enables precise control over the coating thickness and uniformity, potentially improving performance while reducing material usage and production costs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The costume was on the cheaper side of fursuit couture, costing about 2,000 euros (roughly $2300 at current exchange rates).
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Orioles pitchers made two defensive blunders Saturday, and the absence of an ABS challenge cost Ryan Helsley in the ninth inning of a gutting loss.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
This technique enables precise control over the coating thickness and uniformity, potentially improving performance while reducing material usage and production costs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Denver is forging ahead with more than 500 traffic-calming projects that reach into almost every corner of the city — a makeover costing nearly $1 billion meant to improve safety, walkability, and public transit.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The costume was on the cheaper side of fursuit couture, costing about 2,000 euros (roughly $2300 at current exchange rates).
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cost
Noun
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Graves said higher labor, energy, and regulatory costs all contribute to higher production expenses that are ultimately passed on to drivers.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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An online fundraiser was created Wednesday to benefit Rodriguez’s family and pay her funeral expenses.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But then secondhand prices fell by some ninety per cent.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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That delay means any disruption — from refinery outages to global conflicts like the war with Iran — can quickly tighten supply and drive up prices.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those planes were demolished to keep them from being captured by the enemy, the officials said, and the commandos flew out on three extra aircraft that were sent in to fetch them.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Imai didn’t even reach the fourth, forcing five relievers to collect the game’s final 19 outs and at least one roster move to fetch a fresh arm from Triple-A Sugar Land.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 33-year-old’s contract renewal was hardly the only hefty expenditure the club tied themselves to in 2025.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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For instance, walking at a brisk pace generally increases total energy expenditure and burns more calories per minute.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, there's a new fee to be on the lookout for, a $51 ding for blocking trolley lines on the T1-T5 and G1 routes.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's a daily $29 fee that includes amenities like Wi-Fi, in-room bottled water, a daily newspaper, and a bottle of house wine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Armas brings a background in Major League Soccer, having previously coached the NY Red Bulls (2018-20), Toronto FC (2021) and Colorado Rapids (2023-25).—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s still a niche, though, for the righty starters who bring less heat.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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