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as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had
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as in to prize
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Recent Examples of price
Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Boise residents took to social media in recent months to complain about housing prices.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Redfin suggests that to keep home purchase agreements in place, sellers should get a pre-inspection, be realistic and flexible with concessions and repairs, and price the home appropriately.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Given geopolitical turmoil and plenty of economic uncertainty, crypto’s price should’ve instead skyrocketed — yet precious metals, most notably gold, have fared well while Bitcoin has crashed.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Boise residents took to social media in recent months to complain about housing prices.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
If those guys price out of the Panthers’ range, Carolina will head to the draft, where Morgan and company haven’t used a selection on the offensive line in their two years together.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Redfin suggests that to keep home purchase agreements in place, sellers should get a pre-inspection, be realistic and flexible with concessions and repairs, and price the home appropriately.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
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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For electricity, that means expanding dispatchable generation, especially natural gas, strengthening the grid, streamlining permitting, and ensuring reliability is prioritized over mandates that raise costs or weaken supply.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead, the utility will be allowed to spread the expense recovery over an entire hunk of the Midwest.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Alphabet also said its research and development expenses went up by 42%, driven by compensation for AI talent and supporting Waymo.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The reward for information that leads to Guthrie's location or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her abduction has been doubled to $100,000.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the FBI increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts or the arrest of anyone involved in her disappearance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Long prized for its stability, infrastructure and natural locations, Morocco’s production sector shifted into a new gear in 2018 with the introduction of a tax credit, now capped at 30%.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The island is topped with granite, prized for its durability, while the perimeter countertops are wrapped in stainless steel for a distinctly utilitarian edge.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The directive also prohibits federal immigration agents from using city property and imposes a fee on owners who allow federal agents to use private property.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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While a healthy chunk of ratepayers’ bills includes fees for utility delivery services, Spiller notes those pay for upgrades to infrastructure as well as routine and emergency maintenance, such as outages during bad weather.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In contrast, James Beard Award–finalist chef Steve McHugh is all about the Earth’s bounty, focusing on hyperlocal ingredients and Argentinian grilling techniques at Landrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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To show how human and animal lives parallel each other, whether thriving upon the bounties of a healthy ecosystem or impacted by change, Kotevska focuses on Nikola Conev and his extended family.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One source briefed on the matter told CBS News that prosecutors were trying to ascertain whether Pulte and Martin had improperly deputized Bowes and Strauss to assist on the Schiff investigation.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Backed by funding from the Office of Naval Research, Robison is conducting a study designed to ascertain the training’s effectiveness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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But nothing can keep rising at such extreme rates forever, and critics had been calling for a pullback.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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