as in cost
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 to hire
to provide with a paying job
the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks
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Recent Examples of fee
Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Both companies recoup 80 percent of that cost after a small carriage fee.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Financial institutions should focus on transparency, providing clear information about fees, risks and performance expectations.
—Odiri Oginni, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Enright said that the money those fees generate is being used to invest in affordable housing.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Spirit Airlines has just slashed fares to numerous destinations for this winter, and travelers can score one-way deals starting at just $49 — which includes taxes and fees.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Both companies recoup 80 percent of that cost after a small carriage fee.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Financial institutions should focus on transparency, providing clear information about fees, risks and performance expectations.
—Odiri Oginni, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Enright said that the money those fees generate is being used to invest in affordable housing.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
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The Import Price Index will highlight changes in the cost of goods imported into the U.S., while retail sales data will offer a look into consumer spending patterns, a key driver of economic growth.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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If a child’s family has financial constraints, Second Wind Fund covers the cost of 12 to 20 therapy sessions.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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While not all 23 companies have announced their hiring plans, these facilities are expected to support nearly 30,000 new jobs, with projects mostly in the U.S. Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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Sure, there’s a chance some hiring managers may dislike your job-hopping resume.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chevrolet has given consumers the opportunity to purchase a competent, long-range EV with no frills at an unbeatable price, with cash-on-the-hood from Uncle Sam sweetening the pot ever further.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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He’s also promised to drill for more oil, ease up on Bitcoin, rein in regulations, and bring down grocery prices.Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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As part of these tactics, China has levied tariffs and embargoes on Taiwanese exports, sought to increase Taiwan’s international isolation, and employed disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks meant to destabilize its people and government.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Acronis Cyber Protect also employs machine learning to monitor performance and reliability.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Legends of Tomorrow started its life as the Arrowverse’s biggest flop, with a dull first season about a motley crew of heroes and villains from The Flash and Arrow being recruited by a time traveler to stop a despot’s rise to power.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Kamp has also promised to work to enhance recruiting, specifically targeting women and veterans, while also focusing on retention.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company has settled a legal proceeding related to a lease agreement, agreeing to pay $100,000 in rent and $13,953 in nonrefundable rent deposit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The developers agreed to pay him another $50,000 later, the indictment said.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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