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
didn't have to spend a lot of dough for a new stereo
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Recent Examples of dough
Elon sleeps on the floor of his office and doesn't need the dough.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The company also sells vegan varieties, including chocolate chip cookie dough and churros and fudge.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Ideal for general mixing tasks, such as muffin or cake batters and cookie dough.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
It is used to improve the texture of dough and bread, and in the U.S., it’s still found in some breads (such as soft heroes from A&M Bronx Baking), frozen pizzas (like Imo’s Pepperoni), and baked goods.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The company also sells vegan varieties, including chocolate chip cookie dough and churros and fudge.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Ideal for general mixing tasks, such as muffin or cake batters and cookie dough.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
It is used to improve the texture of dough and bread, and in the U.S., it’s still found in some breads (such as soft heroes from A&M Bronx Baking), frozen pizzas (like Imo’s Pepperoni), and baked goods.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dough
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But professional and personal challenges preceded the LP's success: In 1998, the Backstreet Boys left their management group and were entangled in a lawsuit with businessman Lou Pearlman over the amount of money earned for their first two albums.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Simply put, more of Madison Avenue’s money is going to streaming outlets.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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The knife was displayed on a table along with cash and a cellphone.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Strong cash flows helped the firm swing to a net cash position of £475 million from having net debt of £2 billion in 2023.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meme coins, of which there are thousands, sit at the furthest end of the risk spectrum.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Bahamas Assembly approved the coins, commissioning the Soho Mint in Birmingham, England, to produce them.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the last few months, the digital currency attained fresh, all-time highs on anticipation surrounding the policy changes that could materialize as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump securing reelection and the Republicans taking control of both the House and Senate.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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If the ruble stayed at the current level, the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia may have to take action to weaken it, such as through a temporary decrease in foreign currency sales.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Dough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dough. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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