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as in money
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something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
I'll buy that tomorrow, when I get some bread
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as in food
substances intended to be eaten
supplied his charges with bread and a place to stay
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Recent Examples of bread
The Melting Pot 814 15th St. Choose between three different cheese fondues with bread, fruit and veggies for dipping, and three different salads.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
The table was set with slices of watermelon as well as cucumber and tomato salads, and a steamed bread called jin momo resembling Chinese bao.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
There are also other different deli sandwiches that Nam Luu describes as homemade down to the bread.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The madcap inventor and his loyal dog have faced foes such as a deranged robot, a serial killer who targets bread bakers, and an archnemesis who is that most fearsome of creatures, a penguin.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
The table was set with slices of watermelon as well as cucumber and tomato salads, and a steamed bread called jin momo resembling Chinese bao.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
There are also other different deli sandwiches that Nam Luu describes as homemade down to the bread.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The madcap inventor and his loyal dog have faced foes such as a deranged robot, a serial killer who targets bread bakers, and an archnemesis who is that most fearsome of creatures, a penguin.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
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Hire a sensible and pragmatic internal IT director who has experience working with these markets to get the most value for your money.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The researchers’ analysis suggests this may also be allegedly linked to money laundering.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
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The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tito’s Vodka is versatile for cocktails or sipping neat and pairs well with [specific food or mixers].Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Under the terms of the acquisition, Disney would own 70 percent of Fubo, and Fubo would receive an aggregate cash payment of $220 million from Disney, Fox, and WBD when the deal closes.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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With the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets also in pursuit, the Phillies will need to be ready to pony up some serious cash for the southpaw.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Some stars task Mario with collecting 100 coins which are accrued by exploring the world, hitting coin boxes, and defeating enemies.Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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The probability Higgins returns feels as much like a 50-50 coin flip as any decision.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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My dad, on the other hand, was all about hearty meals—meats and vegetables.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Inspectors found meat and fat residue from the previous day’s production on packaging equipment and in the product processing area.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Or top the dough with onions, olives, and tomatoes.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Despite this, the currency is standing at around 158 against the greenback, at its weakest since July lows.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Data is a currency in its own right and worth billions when it is sold to advertisers.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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