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
  • However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Federal election rules allow candidates’ campaigns to foot the bill for travel and security expenses that are connected to their official or campaign duties.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of expenses
Verb
  • The ballot language for the plan stated that the sales tax surcharge will be lifted once all debt for the plan has been paid and the Metro Council determines by resolution that the revenue from the tax surcharge is no longer needed for operation of the program.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • This is also called ping, which determines how fast the server responds to your inputs.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of determines
Noun
  • Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of rates
Noun
  • Your Roth conversion will give you years of tax-free future growth of your IRA, without annual minimum distribution requirements, but that benefit could be offset by significantly higher Medicare premiums starting in two years.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Insurers like State Farm pulled out of high-risk markets in Florida and California, while homeowners in Nevada faced skyrocketing premiums due to wildfires.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of premiums
Noun
  • Hollywood along with the performance bonuses that were awarded.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Sometimes these talks could veer off in unexpected directions, with recommendations made for United to loan more players to the Championship or give out bonuses to staff if the first team wins a trophy.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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