the dollar
noun
technical
: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.
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The detention sparked a crash and partial recovery in the lira on Wednesday, which by Thursday was worth nearly 38 to the dollar, compared to 36.67 beforehand.
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CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Now, the federal government pays about 51% of the cost of Medicaid for most beneficiaries in Illinois, with no limit on the dollar amount.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
With the prospect of additional Fed interest rate cuts, the dollar would face more downside risks.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
When the dollar weakens -- especially during times of inflation -- the value of gold is believed to increase.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
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CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Now, the federal government pays about 51% of the cost of Medicaid for most beneficiaries in Illinois, with no limit on the dollar amount.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
With the prospect of additional Fed interest rate cuts, the dollar would face more downside risks.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
When the dollar weakens -- especially during times of inflation -- the value of gold is believed to increase.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the dollar
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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