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
The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.
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Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
When foreign investors pull money out of the country, demand for the rupiah drops, and the currency weakens.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Iran’s economy has long struggled, and its dollar currently ranks as the least valuable currency in the world, according to Forbes.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
Continental currency issued by Congress during the Revolutionary War will be on display.
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Des Moines Register,
20 June 2026
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Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
When foreign investors pull money out of the country, demand for the rupiah drops, and the currency weakens.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Iran’s economy has long struggled, and its dollar currently ranks as the least valuable currency in the world, according to Forbes.
—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
Continental currency issued by Congress during the Revolutionary War will be on display.
—
Des Moines Register,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
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One of several bags of cash found inside the home of Mario Rocha during an FBI search of his residence in August 2025, as seen in a photograph contained in a court document.
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But SpaceX is burning cash on its AI businesses, and investors are making a bet that the company will be able to reach profitability in the future.
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Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.
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Nathan quickly discovered that limited money forces difficult choices.
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Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.
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Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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