as in money
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
went to the ATM to get more cash
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Recent Examples of cash
Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
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Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 15 May 2026
Lawmakers in one state are considering a tax on homes that are worth over $1 million and purchased with cash.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Several companies, including U.S. firms, are now offering cash to people willing to strap iPhones to their bodies and record their every move.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Bruce withstands the fire zone long enough for the cash extraction to be completed, allowing the team to proceed with the second phase of the plan.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
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Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 15 May 2026
Lawmakers in one state are considering a tax on homes that are worth over $1 million and purchased with cash.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Several companies, including U.S. firms, are now offering cash to people willing to strap iPhones to their bodies and record their every move.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Bruce withstands the fire zone long enough for the cash extraction to be completed, allowing the team to proceed with the second phase of the plan.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash
Noun
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Earlier, Mars square Pluto may stir tension around creativity, money, attention, or control.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Faye, disappointed to see that the safe has no money, blames Rue for the deception and screams to wake her boyfriend.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The President is also slated to appear on a number of coins, including a commemorative 24-karat gold coin and a $1 coin that will reportedly circulate as currency.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 May 2026
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In all recent drafts, the second round has gone in reverse order of win-loss record, with no lottery and ties settled by a coin toss.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The British pound tanked against major currencies after the vote and is yet to recover to pre-Brexit levels.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Serious cinephiles don’t much care whether or not Cannes hosts the premiere of a film that will shortly be in multiplexes everywhere, but the red-carpet currency of a Cruise-level megastar at the festival is not to be discounted.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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“Cash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cash. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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