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
Consumers in economies with volatile currencies are particularly interested in these new payment methods.
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Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
Russian business is even turning to the Chinese currency, the yuan, to replace the U.S. dollar.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
Senate Democratic campaigns have outspent Republicans with the one currency that both parties value the most.
—Justin Green, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
As inflation rises, the value of paper currency tends to decrease, and the price of gold goes up.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
Russian business is even turning to the Chinese currency, the yuan, to replace the U.S. dollar.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
Senate Democratic campaigns have outspent Republicans with the one currency that both parties value the most.
—Justin Green, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
As inflation rises, the value of paper currency tends to decrease, and the price of gold goes up.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
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The more customers Boost — Echostar’s wireless brand — can keep inhouse, the lower its operating costs, which in turn frees up more cash to cover debt payments.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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European Wax Center had cash and cash equivalents of $48.0 million as of October 5, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Even if Vice President Kamala Harris had won, much of that money would have continued to flow.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The constitutional amendment renews approval for the state using Minnesota State Lottery revenue for conservation, raises the amount of lottery money the state can spend each year and creates a new advisory council to decide how to award grants.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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Mayfield and Mahomes met at midfield for the overtime coin toss, where Mayfield called tails but the coin came up heads, sealing the Buccaneers’ fate.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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These products allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without owning the actual coins.Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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