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

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But he did not live up to the billing during the postseason, averaging only 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds while the top-seeded Pistons were eliminated in the conference semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Elevate, an AI-native accounting firm, is giving its staff financial incentives to stop billing time, said Sean McLean, chief digital officer, at a May conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Prosecutors allege Finkelstein continued approving tests in the same manner after learning of the death while his companies continued billing insurers for the screenings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Once again the weather took top billing at Shinnecock Hills as Wyndham Clark built a healthy four-shot halfway lead at the US Open.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Her father explained the loans, the payments, the billing, and the payroll.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

billing

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