as in fetching
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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Recent Examples of costing
The California Department of Public Health warned in June that a crackdown on intoxicating hemp could close more than 100 businesses in the manufacturing segment and result in the loss of nearly 18,500 jobs over five years, costing the state more than $3 billion in revenue.
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Since 2023, eight franchises either opened new practice facilities, renovated or began development on new gyms, with some construction projects costing as much as nine figures.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
How much money is this costing you now to fix this versus just listening to what the people want?
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
He was called for delay of game, costing five yards and undermining momentum.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet Prop 50 forces a special election costing taxpayers more than $200 million just so politicians can guarantee their future political careers.
—Bernadette Suarez, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
In celebrating their big win, Mississippi State fans rushed the field to celebrate with their team, taking down some goal posts and costing the school some major cash in the process.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Speaking at an Africa climate summit, Ruto said climate inaction was costing tens of thousands of lives, compounding development challenges for the world’s poorest nations after massive international aid cuts.
—semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Unlike missiles costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, a laser shot is limited only by the cost of power.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Since 2023, eight franchises either opened new practice facilities, renovated or began development on new gyms, with some construction projects costing as much as nine figures.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
How much money is this costing you now to fix this versus just listening to what the people want?
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
He was called for delay of game, costing five yards and undermining momentum.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet Prop 50 forces a special election costing taxpayers more than $200 million just so politicians can guarantee their future political careers.
—Bernadette Suarez, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
In celebrating their big win, Mississippi State fans rushed the field to celebrate with their team, taking down some goal posts and costing the school some major cash in the process.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Speaking at an Africa climate summit, Ruto said climate inaction was costing tens of thousands of lives, compounding development challenges for the world’s poorest nations after massive international aid cuts.
—semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Unlike missiles costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, a laser shot is limited only by the cost of power.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costing
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They were introduced to new toys—also differing in appearance—and owners played with them via pulling or fetching without saying the labels out loud.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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That process can prompt physical responses such as sweating or behavioral responses like seeking shade or fetching water.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, this should help in bringing accessibility insights and considerations directly to the attention of important decision-makers who may have previously viewed digital accessibility as a side issue or compliance distraction that can solely be addressed by niche vendors.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At least 50,000 reservists are to be called up for the operation, bringing the total troop strength to 120,000.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Costing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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