prices 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pricesnext
plural of price
1
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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3
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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prices

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verb

present tense third-person singular of price
as in prizes

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  1. expenses
  2. determines
  3. rates
  4. premiums
  5. bonuses
Noun
  • So check your employer’s rules and any list your company offers for eligible expenses.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In a competitive marketplace with intense pressure on expenses, fees, and top performance, the reliability, efficiency, and speed automation brings is critical.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expenses
Verb
  • The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
  • If Yoon is impeached, his presidential powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court determines whether to reinstate him or remove him from office.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of determines
Noun
  • At a time when high prices and high interest rates are a drag on sales of all automobiles, whatever powers them, failure to meet the California mandate will impose extra costs.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In contrast to these improvements, transfer rates between the CPU and memory have made only modest gains.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of rates
Noun
  • If implemented, it’s anticipated that healthy people would flock to the new, cheaper plans, but premiums would rise for those who need comprehensive coverage, specifically individuals with pre-existing conditions.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The consumers continue to face higher medical costs and rising insurance premiums, which has led to the recent outcry.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of premiums
Noun
  • That goes without mentioning additional bonuses for getting further to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, as well as potentially winning the big one for the first time since 2015.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Expect to see performance and hybrid compensation structures increasing, where brands pay creators a small flat fee to create content and incentivize conversions with percentage commissions or bonuses for hitting certain sales goals.
    David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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