BILLS Synonyms: 173 Similar and Opposite Words

bills 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of bill

as in statements

a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due why is the electric bill so high this month?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in notes

a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in posters

a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place posted a bill advertising the new play

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in expenses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in laws

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

higher laws

bills

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of bill

as in mouths

the jaws of a bird together with their hornlike covering parrots have very strong bills so they can break open nuts

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in brims

the projecting front part of a hat or cap the hat was blue, but the bill was red

Synonyms & Similar Words

bills

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of bill

as in pets

Related Words

as in broadcasts

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

as in invoices

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of bills

Noun

But those inputs and energy bills are not the only factors impacting shoe prices. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 However, bankruptcy can result from many circumstances, including job loss, medical bills or other unexpected expenses. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Despite having health insurance, her coverage does not fully pay for her care, leaving her with substantial medical bills while balancing motherhood and running her practice. — Tania Francois, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Paying bills on time, monitoring credit reports and keeping debt levels manageable can help preserve access to loans and lines of credit when cash flow becomes tight. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Data centers are increasingly building their own energy infrastructure to avoid straining local grids and driving up people’s bills. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Talarico has called for the expansion of LIHEAP to help low-income households afford their utility bills. — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026 In 2025, Newsom threatened to veto the state’s budget if lawmakers didn’t pass the two CEQA reform bills. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The president campaigned on a promise to cut energy bills and attack inflation, but many voters say their expenses are rising faster than their paychecks. — Cleve R. Wootson Jr, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bills

Noun

According to court documents and statements made in court, in March 2020 Congress passed legislation that sought to mitigate the economic harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
The legal demand Friday is for the organizers of the 2028 Summer Olympics to disclose more information about the organization’s finances — including bank statements.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of statements

Noun

At the denouement, Kember is completely alone, his flat, narcotized baritone dripping onto the faded guitar notes like melted mercury.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Meta's popular smart glasses can take photos, capture video and record voice notes or reminders.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of notes

Noun

The artist made posters in the 1980s, but the printing was on acidic paper and the work deteriorated quickly.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Separately, Halpern said artists had been selected to create 16 official posters — eight Olympic and eight Paralympic — through a process involving nominations from regional curators.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of posters

Noun

Non-interest expenses came in below expectations, which is encouraging, but the $112 million beat versus the FactSet consensus didn't make up for all of the top-line softness.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
The complaint accuses Love Renaissance of improperly diverting money from Walker’s touring, recording, marketing, and merchandising budgets, while charging excessive company expenses to those accounts in bad faith.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of expenses

Noun

Representatives Lori Trahan and Jay Obernolte have advanced the FRONTIER Act, which would authorize government intervention against risky models and override some state laws.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The company notes that schedules may change because of local laws or other requirements.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of laws

Noun

The replica—known as Tennessee Mountain Home—brims with personalized details, from a calendar with Dolly’s birthday marked, to the magazine-and-newspaper wallpaper that once decorated the interior of the original property.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Hardy’s prose brims with assurance and wry details that come from lived experiences and conversations.

— Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026