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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
The judge ordered them to repay Carey’s legal bills incurred while defending the case. — Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025 The bill is in committee and still needs to pass both the House and the Senate. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
The launch of the LiveWire—Harley’s first all-electric motorcycle—in 2019 was billed as an effort to attract a new group of younger customers, but the LiveWire was troubled almost from the get-go. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025 The Professional tier costs $12 per user per month (billed annually). — PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bill
  1. pet
  2. advertise
  3. invoice
  4. neck
  5. promulgate
  6. assess
  7. spoon
  8. publish
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  • Jan stands in front of the camera on Zoom wearing a red jacket, while Cohen pets her.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The dogs have indoor and outdoor play areas, get petted and, if desired, get private play time.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of pet
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  • The bill also would require reports on the 340B money and forbid hospitals from using the remaining 5% to compensate the hospital’s board of directors, pay fines, advertise the hospital or lobby lawmakers, among other restrictions.
    — Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The transcript was, as advertised, almost completely accurate.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of advertise
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  • My primary revenue streams include [list current income sources, e.g., coaching, digital products, memberships, courses, speaking, sponsorships, etc.], and my clients typically pay [upfront, on retainer, invoiced with X-day terms, etc.].
    — Alejandra Rojas, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • This is the federal government having already allocated, authorized, awarded, invoiced, and paid $85 million to the city of New York, and then Elon Musk with no legal authority seizing it back from the City of New York.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of invoice
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  • Maggie had been necked to a younger dog named Barney.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
  • If a long flight is on your travel itinerary, scoop up this double-support neck pillow (discounted down to $60) and say goodbye to neck pain and jet lag.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Both were targets of multiple executive orders promulgated over his first month.
    — Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Short seller Andrew Left, who was targeted by Biden's Securities and Exchange Commission, has jumped on the change of administration to file a formal petition with the agency, asking it to promulgate clear new rules that would effectively allow everything he's been charged with doing.
    — Felix Salmon, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of promulgate
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  • And on the Wisconsin side, an assistant coach was assessed a technical foul on the sideline.
    — Sam Blum, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Legislation made up of three separate bills would create a New Salem Preservation Commission under IDNR to assess the site and provide a budget to fix the structures.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
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  • Her favorite meal was the Italian Turkey Stuffed Squash Boats (ground turkey beefed up with bulgur and kale then spooned over roasted zucchini).
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Some people choose to eat it directly, spooned from the jar.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The notice, published Sunday, repeated Beijing’s plan to stabilize the stock market, establish a childcare subsidy scheme as well as boosting tourism.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of publish

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