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
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
There are fees imposed for the use of other vital shipping lanes, including the Suez and Panama Canals, where fees can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars for the largest cargo vessels.
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Joanne Stocker,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Claims about savings, refunds, fees, limitations and problem-solving should be clear to customers and AI systems.
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Jordan Brannon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Pros On new accounts of more than $50,000, Birch Gold will pay first year’s fees.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Noun
Prior to this summer, IDLA had waived the fees for dual-credit courses.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
There are fees imposed for the use of other vital shipping lanes, including the Suez and Panama Canals, where fees can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars for the largest cargo vessels.
—
Joanne Stocker,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Claims about savings, refunds, fees, limitations and problem-solving should be clear to customers and AI systems.
—
Jordan Brannon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Pros On new accounts of more than $50,000, Birch Gold will pay first year’s fees.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fee
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Trump tied this regular seasonal sale to his claims that his administration lowered costs for consumers, from gas prices to eggs.
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Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
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Participants in the civil proceedings can hire private stenographers to maintain a record of what’s said, but their services can run thousands of dollars a day.
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Under basic labor law, MLB could hire temporary workers during a lockout, but that is not going to happen.
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Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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Krystal McFeders, a Unified Government spokesperson, confirmed Friday night that Chism is employed by the government.
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Should economic growth threaten one of those aspects, the FOMC is employed to move in order to deliver its objectives.
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At that point, college programs weren’t lining up to recruit a 187-pound pass rusher who hadn’t played a down of high school football.
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There is a warning in all of this for the companies working hardest to recruit and retain young Black talent.
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The goal is to brighten—not shrink or damage—your fabrics, so pay special attention to heat sensitivity and fiber type.
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In California, drivers pay some of the highest prices in the country.
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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