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billing

[bil-ing] / ˈbɪl ɪŋ /
NOUN
advertising
Synonyms
STRONG
PR announcement announcing ballyhoo blasting broadcasting buildup displaying exhibiting exhibition exposition hoopla hype pitch plug posting proclamation promoting promotion publicity puff screamer spread squib
WEAK
hard sell promo
Antonyms
STRONG
secret
NOUN
publicity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention clout commercial distribution fame hoopla hype noise notoriety propaganda
STRONG
PR advertising announcement ballyhoo blurb boost broadcasting currency handout ink limelight pitch plug press promulgation puff puffery pushing release report scratch spotlight spread
WEAK
announcing big noise buildup press-agentry promo public notice public relations réclame write-up
Antonyms
STRONG
obscurity
WEAK
secret

Example Sentences

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The Thunder have lived up to their championship billing; they were the only team to sweep their first-round playoff series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

A few thousand dollars a year in retirement contributions is a lot cheaper than billing the taxpayer for a nursing home at $9,000 a month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The company said it informs workers that it may take screenshots of their work during billing hours, and that it explicitly tells workers to only use work-related applications while Insightful is active.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Amazon said AWS customers will be able to access Anthropic’s full Claude Platform External link from their existing AWS account, without needing additional credentials, contracts, or billing relationships.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

He was working from home, billing $225 an hour.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times