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noun (1)

ˈbil How to pronounce bill (audio)
Definition of billnext
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as in statement
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due why is the electric bill so high this month?

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as in dollar
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front

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as in poster
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place posted a bill advertising the new play

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as in fee
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount although they were all working adults, their parents still insisted on paying the bill whenever they went out to eat

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as in law
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature the legislative committee endorsed a bill that would strengthen consumer protections

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bill

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noun (2)

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as in mouth
the jaws of a bird together with their hornlike covering parrots have very strong bills so they can break open nuts

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as in brim
the projecting front part of a hat or cap the hat was blue, but the bill was red

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bill

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verb

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as in to pet

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as in to advertise

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as in to invoice

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Recent Examples of bill
Noun
Please note that all the savings mentioned above are applied over 36 monthly bill credits. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 Under that most recent amendment, the bill would no longer apply to state actions regulating water use and water quality. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
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But in many cases, hospitals can bill insurers at rates that exceed those costs, allowing hospitals to keep the difference and resulting in higher costs to patients. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Under the agreement, communications consultant Joyce Fitzpatrick will bill $450 per hour, while consultant Robert Brown will bill $350 per hour. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
  1. statement
  2. dollar
  3. poster
  4. fee
  5. law
  6. mouth
  7. brim
  8. pet
Noun
  • In a follow-up statement to The Athletic, an ESPN spokesman said the company stands by its reporting.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In a statement on Telegram, the party said Shlosberg will appeal.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of statement
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  • Disney pulled a series of strategic levers to get people through their park gates at a time when many are being choosy about how to spend their dollars, according to industry analysts.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Furthermore, extreme pay disparities exist, from low-wage support staff to multi-million dollar executive and athletic salaries, often tracking scale over prestige.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dollar
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  • The special, high-speed service, called Truth API, includes posts from other top posters on the site, but no one comes near the president in popularity.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The photo, taken from afar at 1587 Prime restaurant inside the Loews hotel downtown, was reportedly taken offline by its original poster but not before it got passed around on social media where people argued about it.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of poster
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  • His first season with Bayern Munich, after leaving Liverpool in summer 2023, brought decent numbers but obvious tactical issues, leading to a sale to Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia for nearly the same fee a year later.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • At four-year public colleges, average net tuition and fees come to about $2,300 a year after aid.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fee
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  • The justice ministry rejected the criticism, saying the proceedings complied with Syrian law and included the participation of victims and their representatives.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Compared with federal law and that of other states, New York has uncommonly strong protections for defendants facing multiple prosecutions — though they are not guaranteed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of law
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  • The country's coastal regions near the mouth of the Amazon are known as the Equatorial Margin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • You’re not left with long strands hanging down from your mouth.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mouth
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  • Hiker and Safari breezers with a slightly smaller brim are also available.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The shape doesn’t matter, says the Skin Cancer Foundation, as long the brim extends at least 3 inches outward from your face.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026
Definition of brim
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  • Pet stores are an obvious option, and employees will be eager to pet your dog and probably offer a treat.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The accompanying video showed a baby Mabel smiling and reaching for her father, as well as various clips of the new teenager traveling, playing at the park, and petting a cute dog at a bookstore.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
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