as in bill
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
she threw a few greenbacks on the counter to pay for the drinks
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Recent Examples of greenback
Ultimately, however, the future of the greenback as an international currency will largely be determined by the collective choices of uncoordinated private actors, most of whom will be impossible to identify.
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Jonathan Kirshner, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2025
India’s rupee recently plunged to a record low as a result of pressure from a strong greenback and selling by foreign portfolio investors.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
This could reverberate across financial markets, as investors quickly try to reposition ahead of more Fed rate cuts than are currently priced into expectations, supporting bond, equity, and industrial commodity prices in the second quarter, while weighing on bond yields and the greenback.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
During the first trade spat in 2018 and 2019, the yuan depreciated by 11.5% versus the greenback and offset about two-thirds of the tariff hike, according to analysis from Morgan Stanley economists including Robin Xing.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 29 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Kirshner, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2025
India’s rupee recently plunged to a record low as a result of pressure from a strong greenback and selling by foreign portfolio investors.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
This could reverberate across financial markets, as investors quickly try to reposition ahead of more Fed rate cuts than are currently priced into expectations, supporting bond, equity, and industrial commodity prices in the second quarter, while weighing on bond yields and the greenback.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
During the first trade spat in 2018 and 2019, the yuan depreciated by 11.5% versus the greenback and offset about two-thirds of the tariff hike, according to analysis from Morgan Stanley economists including Robin Xing.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenback
Noun
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Medicaid pays for 6 out of 10 of residents in nursing homes, with 5.6 million Americans counting on Medicaid for their long-term care bills.—
Nik Popli / Washington,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this month, Trahan, along with Rep. Alma Adams (D-N.C.) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), reintroduced the Fair Play for Women Act, a bicameral bill designed to strengthen Title IX protections for female athletes in both college and K-12 sports.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The United States has invested hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Some Hamptons workers who are in the country legally have spent tens of thousands of dollars to file immigration paperwork but are afraid that they might be harassed or detained regardless of their status.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Compounders have 60 to 90 days to stop sales For Hims and other compounders, this development starts the clock on having unfettered market access to Novo's drugs, Leerink Partners analyst Michael Cherny said in a note.—
Bhanvi Satija, Puyaan Singh,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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But notes on the page of a score are just a starting point.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
21 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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“Greenback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenback. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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