The holidays are costing me a lot.
Source: tatoeba (19791)
Costing
Synonyms for "costing" (24 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Noun(5 words)
Strong matches (7)
Noun(6 words)
cost budgetingcost calculationcost estimationcost measurementcost relatedcosting study
Verb(1 words)
Related words (12)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: assess, cost accounting, cost allocation system, cost analysis, cost based.
- Sentence evidence is available for costing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "costing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "costing"
Keep "costing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "costing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "costing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "costing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesMore specific
25 entriesactivity based costingcost aggregationcost allocationcost data collectioncosting methodcosting modelcosting systemcosting techniquedirect costindirect costjob costinglabor costlife cycle costinglifecycle costingmaterial costoperating cost
Showing 16 of 25 words.
Collocations
16 entriesactivity based costingcosting approachcosting datacosting exercisecosting frameworkcosting methodcosting methodologycosting modelcosting processcosting systemlifecycle costingoverhead costingproduction costingproject costingstandard costingunit costing
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Knowing how much school for my kids is costing, it's impossible to relax with a beer and take it easy.
Source: tatoeba (245863)
"Dima..." Al-Sayib sighed. "How much is this phone call costing you? I bet you it's more than 99 kopeks, noob..."
Source: tatoeba (589393)
The heating is costing me more and more.
Source: tatoeba (1454076)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "costing"?
Closest matches include assess, cost accounting, cost allocation system, cost analysis, cost based.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "costing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.