as in costs
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
my dentist's fees seem to increase with every visit
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as in hires
to provide with a paying job
the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks
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Recent Examples of fees
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to $47,312.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Parking fees don’t just affect attendance numbers.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
As a comparison, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) covers 12+ hour delays, and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card covers delays of six hours or more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
All these efforts, and many more, are funded by lodge fees and donations from Bateleur guests.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
As an exhaustive New York Times Magazine investigation recently explained, Epstein built his fortune mainly by insinuating himself as a wealth manager for a few superrich old men and drawing hefty fees.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Be aware that ultra-low-cost carriers like Frontier charge low base fares with additional fees for seat assignments, carry-on and checked bags and other amenities.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Cruise lines are increasingly charging extra fees for amenities at their private destinations.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to $47,312.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Parking fees don’t just affect attendance numbers.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
As a comparison, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) covers 12+ hour delays, and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card covers delays of six hours or more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
All these efforts, and many more, are funded by lodge fees and donations from Bateleur guests.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
As an exhaustive New York Times Magazine investigation recently explained, Epstein built his fortune mainly by insinuating himself as a wealth manager for a few superrich old men and drawing hefty fees.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Be aware that ultra-low-cost carriers like Frontier charge low base fares with additional fees for seat assignments, carry-on and checked bags and other amenities.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
The reforms reduced incentives for policyholders, contractors and attorneys to sue insurers with little risk of having to pay insurers’ attorneys fees whether or not the suits were successful.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fees
Noun
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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Let the free market’s open up competition between companies and the costs will come down, so families can afford the necessities to live, work and raise a family.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lee said some hires the city made last fall, before Gloria insisted in November on approving any new hires, will be hard to explain to the public when the city faces such large deficits.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The family hires a talented horse trainer, Tom Booker (Redford), to aid their recovery.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Held for weeks with no contact The protests began in late December, triggered by anger over spiraling prices, and quickly spread across the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The protests began in late December, triggered by anger over spiraling prices, and quickly spread across the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Students learn from industry veterans Center Principal Brandy Schneider said the center recruits instructors from industry rather than only classroom teachers.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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An adaptation of the Capcom video game series from director Kitao Sakurai, the film has Koji playing the franchise’s central martial artist, Ryu, who reunites with Ken (Centineo) when Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 people and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The company opened a New York office and studio last year and now employs five staff sourcing across the country, listing and fulfilling product locally.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Whoever leaves last probably pays.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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An impressive wine list pays tribute to the late Melvyn Master, Waxman's esteemed sommelier and former partner (the restaurant’s name comes from Jonathan and Melvyn).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fees. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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