Thesaurus results for COSTS

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noun

plural of cost

as in expenses

a payment made in the course of achieving a result the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams

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Relevance

as in fees

the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something we can't afford the cost of a house just yet, so we're renting an apartment

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as in prices

the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal they won the war, but at a terrible cost in lives

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cost

as in fetches

to have a price of the raffle tickets cost a dollar each

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Noun

Madrid’s modular construction approach and standardized designs serve as an example of how to streamline processes, cut costs, and reduce expenses, which Toronto could look to to reduce unnecessary expenditures and accelerate transit development.

Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
For consumers looking to change travel plans or recoup travel expenses, much will depend upon the airline, itinerary and, in some cases, whether a travel insurance policy was purchased.

Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

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