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
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
In that case, the league would pay the Royals a portion of revenue from streaming subscriptions and TV distribution fees.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
While city officials have taken steps to restore the coastal neighborhood, a proposal to waive permit fees for property owners in the fire zone drew concern from some council members in December.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Those who willingly submit a false report may be subject to fees associated with the investigation, the law states.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Hawaii isn't alone in increasing fees to help offset the impact from tourism.
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By March 2024, the state had already spent $3 million reimbursing ranchers for damages caused by wolves throughout the northern part of the state, as well as the cost of investing in nonlethal deterrents to keep them away, such as fencing, flags and other methods.—
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The average cost of a home health aide is around $6,000 a month.—
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The voluntary program allows local districts and private schools to train employees or hire armed specialists to respond to active threats.—
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What happened at 1000 Corporate Drive was mostly the latter, facilitated by Indian companies that US medical insurers hired to manage patients’ electronic records.—
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In the runup to the 2025 Super Bowl, Fox had sold out its ads by August, a sign that advertisers were willing to pay a steep price for one of the last remaining monocultural events in America.—
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The company has not given a price range for the homes.—
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The following three entries on the international top 5 liberally employ animation in their respective mise-en-scènes, but wouldn't qualify at the Golden Globes in the Best Animated Film category.—
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If available, employ your fog lights.—
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Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu is another name worth tracking, considering new Irish defensive line coach Charlie Partridge recruited him into the Panthers program before taking a job with the Indianapolis Colts.—
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Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.—
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This means any unpaid amount, whether utilities or other charges, can make an account delinquent because it must be paid at the same time as rent.—
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Planting a vineyard in the Bay Area can cost between $30,000 and $80,000 per acre, but some are choosing to just leave them sit rather than pay to maintain them.—
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fee. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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