as in cost
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
they spared no expense in building the house of their dreams
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Recent Examples of expense
GoFundMe set up to help family A GoFundMe page has been started to help the girl’s family with funeral expenses.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 July 2025
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, however, the average salary of bartenders and servers in Denver is less than forty thousand dollars; economists say that this isn’t enough for a single person to cover living expenses in the city, much less to support a family.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
The annual limit for all K–12 expenses will rise to $20,000 starting January 1, 2026.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 28 July 2025
An in-depth analysis on electricity expenses that the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) also shared earlier this year, found that between 2013 and 2023, electricity prices closely mirrored inflation rates.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 28 July 2025
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 July 2025
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, however, the average salary of bartenders and servers in Denver is less than forty thousand dollars; economists say that this isn’t enough for a single person to cover living expenses in the city, much less to support a family.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
The annual limit for all K–12 expenses will rise to $20,000 starting January 1, 2026.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 28 July 2025
An in-depth analysis on electricity expenses that the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) also shared earlier this year, found that between 2013 and 2023, electricity prices closely mirrored inflation rates.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expense
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The other pushback is: Why should countries like Germany with low funding costs do this?—
New York Times,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Each situation is unique, but common motivations include: Seeking a faster or more reliable connection Looking for lower monthly costs or promotional deals Wanting better customer service Needing service at a new address due to a move Switching providers can help improve your home Wi-Fi experience.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Related – Google’s $1 Trillion Lawsuit Thirdly, Google’s substantial AI capital expenditures carry execution risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jumping jacks are an underrated bodyweight exercise to increase your calorie expenditure.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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“Expense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expense. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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