billing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of billingnext
as in advertising

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billing

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verb

present participle of bill
1
as in cuddling

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2
as in publishing

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3
as in invoicing

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Recent Examples of billing
Noun
The Affordable Care Act, the landmark healthcare legislation Congress passed in 2010, added new measures to screen providers and verify billing. — Ben Zdencanovic, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 The problem comes when only the salary lives up to the billing. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 But others see the practice as more geared toward billing and insurance than patient care. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026 Now, though, billing firms are popping up to draw more providers into these payment disputes. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for billing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billing
  1. advertising
  2. cuddling
  3. publishing
  4. assessing
  5. message
  6. fondling
  7. broadcasting
  8. discounting
Noun
  • At least for now, the tax court found, there isn't much of a difference between digital advertising and print or billboard ads, which means the bar on taxation applies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • According to a new lawsuit filed on Wednesday, investors were led to believe that a groundbreaking Wondermind app would be made, advertising deals would be struck, and celebrity cover stories were already underway.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertising
Verb
  • Wilson and Nicolette could be seen cuddling together in a chair, holding their newborn baby girl in the photo.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the living room of their Englewood home, the Bennett family listens to records while cuddling with their cats.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cuddling
Verb
  • The novel, inarguably ambitious in scope, begs questions of form and content, and the possibilities and pitfalls of publishing outside traditional pathways.
    — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026
  • It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on The Sun staff before publishing.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of publishing
Verb
  • The report from the Pentagon has at least 153, but notes that as of earlier this year, there were 15 other incidents in Yemen the military was assessing in response to reports received through nongovernmental organizations.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Much of Choco is only reachable by boat or plane, which may pose difficulty in assessing the wider toll.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of assessing
Noun
  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 A clear message can carry both warmth and authority today.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These messages were a launching pad for the spread of inaccurate data, particularly claims about an 82% risk of miscarriage associated with Covid-19 vaccines.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of message
Verb
  • The day before, he was accused of kissing and fondling a 15-year-old girl who was on the team, KTUL reported.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • On the same day Gilson sought protection, the mother of a 15-year-old girl filed a separate protective order alleging Duffey, a youth basketball coach, was seen kissing and fondling the teen while alone with her.
    — Staff reports, Oklahoman, 25 July 2026
Definition of fondling
Verb
  • Both candidates have been broadcasting blistering television commercials that attack the other in the final days of the campaign.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • After nearly 40 years of broadcasting the league’s games, WBD did not reach a deal to extend its rights, with NBCUniversal taking its place as a primary partner.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of broadcasting
Verb
  • Taco Bell attract budget-conscious consumers without resorting to blanket discounting across their menus.
    — Savyata Mishra, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Several are discounting rooms for evacuees and first responders.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of discounting

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