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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
Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
They are also reasonably priced and relatively plentiful, as are mechanical parts, bodywork, interiors, and trim.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Russia’s oil is discounted because of a price cap implemented in response to its invasion of Ukraine, making its oil 15 percent less than the price of oil on the market.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
But there is a finite supply of housing, and prices went up, pricing out younger buyers.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
They are also reasonably priced and relatively plentiful, as are mechanical parts, bodywork, interiors, and trim.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Companies are also taking extreme measures to appeal to shoppers strained by higher prices, such as bringing back paper coupons.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Russia’s oil is discounted because of a price cap implemented in response to its invasion of Ukraine, making its oil 15 percent less than the price of oil on the market.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
Noun
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Huntington Beach councilmembers have said the air show is an important economic driver and the benefits to the city should outweigh the costs.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Households spent on average $13,174 on transportation costs in 2023, the second largest expenditure category after housing, according to a 2024 report by the Department of Transportation.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, this could manifest as a sudden attraction that disrupts your conservative dating life or an unexpected expense that completely throws off your tidy budget.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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So far, the expenses for combating the fire is $1,895,797.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most fast-food chains are also offering freebies or discounts, usually via the rewards app.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Overnight fame is nothing to be prized over long-term success.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bolt-action rifles, prized for reliability, require the operator to pull the trigger for one round before manually chambering another round.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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List the balances, providers, account types, fees and investment allocations.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Changes are needed that address excessive fees, availability of tickets for fans at fair prices and keeping the process aligned with artists interests that benefit their fans.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Powell himself has previously weighed in on the AI jobs debate, which saw predictions of a 50% wipeout of white-collar jobs and a fourth industrial revolution creating a bounty of new positions, by staking out a middle position.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Our best fall decorating ideas feature the cozy colors and bounty of the season.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Liquidity events are a good way to ascertain positioning, as these big index rebalances allow institutions to move capital efficiently.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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An Essay on the Principles of Population was his attempt to ascertain where some of those limits might lie, so that policy could respond to social problems effectively, rather than exacerbating them by trying to achieve the impossible.—
Roy Scranton,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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In Kansas City, a K5 robot named Marshall helped lower crime rates at Brywood Centre, a shopping mall in the Southeast portion of the city, according to multiple television reports last summer.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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