as in cash
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 prefer to carry only paper currency, as coins are too heavy
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Recent Examples of currency
Robert La Follette Sr., a Wisconsin senator, spoke for 18 hours and 23 minutes in 1908 to oppose the Aldrich-Vreeland currency bill.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Trump is due to receive a series of reports this week on other countries’ trade policies, including tariffs but also the subsidies, currency manipulation and tax policies that Trump officials say can distort trade.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Tariffs have historically resulted in retaliation, pain for agricultural interests, higher consumer costs, political backlash and currency chaos, according to a new briefing by a trade group that represents companies responsible for nearly all of U.S. footwear sales.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
All three currencies were on track to end the March quarter stronger against the greenback.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Trump is due to receive a series of reports this week on other countries’ trade policies, including tariffs but also the subsidies, currency manipulation and tax policies that Trump officials say can distort trade.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Tariffs have historically resulted in retaliation, pain for agricultural interests, higher consumer costs, political backlash and currency chaos, according to a new briefing by a trade group that represents companies responsible for nearly all of U.S. footwear sales.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
All three currencies were on track to end the March quarter stronger against the greenback.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
Noun
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And if everyone else is going to break bad, why can’t Belinda get a little cash to jumpstart her business?—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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In court hearings last week, prosecutors argued both men were flight risks who potentially had access to large amounts of cash and should be held in detention without bail.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, she was fired in March 1995 when it was discovered money was missing.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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State lawmakers also set aside $15 million in grant money to help pay for ridding buildings of contaminants such as asbestos and razing dozens of structures.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Super Nintendo World This colorful and kinetic area was mobbed, with families running maniacally through obstacle courses to collect digital coins using a Power-Up Band ($42) and the Universal app.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The family-friendly party games and also more challenging adult titles should give gamers of all ages a reason to join Nintendo’s next generation — if only Mario would spare a few gold coins to bring the price down.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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