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as in costs
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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2
as in expenses
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal
I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep
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as in rewards
something offered or given in return for a service performed
there was a price on the criminal's head
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Recent Examples of prices
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Shop these Fourth of July deals now — prices start at just $8.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Since the stadium was adjusted, reducing the capacity, raising prices and adding suites, the atmosphere has become a little less intimidating.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
With Apple increasing iPhone prices, many consumers will take this opportunity to consider competing smartphones.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe Internal SSD Component prices have been steadily increasing for at least a year, with no relief in sight.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Ticket prices for the match on the secondary market were the cheapest of the four games in Kansas City, so there is a good chance that neutrals dotted the crowd, as well.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Nearly four-fifths of respondents said that gas prices present some sort of strain, with 34% categorizing it as a major strain and 44% calling it a minor strain.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Noun
The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Shop these Fourth of July deals now — prices start at just $8.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Since the stadium was adjusted, reducing the capacity, raising prices and adding suites, the atmosphere has become a little less intimidating.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
With Apple increasing iPhone prices, many consumers will take this opportunity to consider competing smartphones.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe Internal SSD Component prices have been steadily increasing for at least a year, with no relief in sight.
—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Ticket prices for the match on the secondary market were the cheapest of the four games in Kansas City, so there is a good chance that neutrals dotted the crowd, as well.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Nearly four-fifths of respondents said that gas prices present some sort of strain, with 34% categorizing it as a major strain and 44% calling it a minor strain.
—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Verb
For example, if a company prices its IPO at $50 per share, eligible investors who receive allocations may buy at that price.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prices
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California is expected to spend about $50 billion from the general fund next year out of a total estimated at more than $220 billion in costs shared between the state and federal government, according to the LAO.
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The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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Seeking to close a $12 billion budget shortfall last year, the governor hoped to cut over $750 million from the state’s payroll expenses in salaries and wages.
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Campaign funds may be used to pay for a candidate’s childcare expenses that are incurred as a direct result of campaign activities, according to the Federal Election Commission.
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But stats back up the anecdotal evidence about a heatwave bump in cinemas admission — and with one major movie scooping the rewards.
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
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Expect coffee shops doubling as gallery spaces, indie venues hosting weekend shows and a community that prizes individuality.
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Traits once seen as stabilizing — empathy, humility, shame — are recast as liabilities in a world that prizes speed, dominance and certainty.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Most of The Ground Above’s eight tracks are moody growers where only multiple, deep listens can separate their bounties.
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Suddenly, stickers with red, purple or orange edges became especially sought-after, and collectors have put huge bounties on ultra-rare, black-bordered, 1-of-1s — as in, one in the world — depicting Messi, Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal and other big stars.
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This is where the fine print that determines your actual outcome gets written.
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Tarrant County Medical Examiner and Death Certificate Records The Tarrant County Medical Examiner handles identification of the deceased and determines the official cause and manner of death.
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In July 2025, monthly parking rates at the Old Sacramento, Memorial and Tower Bridge garages increased by $10, along with higher half-hour rates, according to previous Bee reporting.
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If internal promotion rates fall and companies lean harder on external senior hires who do not yet exist in sufficient numbers, the warnings from Cortez, DDI, and Korn Ferry will have been correct.
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“Prices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prices. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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