Definitions

expense

[ik-spens] / ɪkˈspɛns /

NOUN

cost, payment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount budget charge consumption debt expenditure insurance investment liability loan loss mortgage obligation outlay payroll price price tag rate risk spending sum tariff value

STRONG

assessment bite debit decrement deprivation disbursement duty forfeit forfeiture outdo output overhead responsibility sacrifice surcharge toll upkeep worth

WEAK

bottom line out of pocket

Antonyms

STRONGEST

asset

STRONG

irresponsibility

Example Sentences

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These expenses were top of mind for ratepayers this year, particularly in New Jersey, where voters chose a new governor who promised to freeze electric bills for a year.

From MarketWatch

Forgive my morbid tone, but leave enough for funeral expenses and to settle your estate.

From MarketWatch

In addition to food, expenses for labor, utilities, rent, insurance and other basics needed to run a restaurant are up, particularly in urban areas, according to the National Restaurant Association trade group.

From The Wall Street Journal

The drones have helped free up resources for the department, which previously had to deploy two officers to patrol the closed beach at night at the expense of other priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Real estate is the biggest expense, so for us it’s better to have a permanent space and then swap in attractions,” said Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee.

From The Wall Street Journal

expense

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