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as in money
slang
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'll buy that tomorrow, when I get some bread
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as in food
substances intended to be eaten
supplied his charges with bread and a place to stay
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Recent Examples of bread
Single-use plastic, or disposable plastic, is any plastic item that is used once - such as bread bags, plastic bottles or straws - and then thrown in the trash.
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Lisa Emili, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Each family can receive a box with items such as meat, bread and fruit every two weeks.
—Lina Ruiz
june 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
This combination, along with the tender crumb from the shredded squash, makes the quick bread taste fudgy, and cake-like.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Trade your mangoes for bread For the fourth year, Zak the Baker in Wynwood is doing its Mango Trade throughout June.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
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Lisa Emili, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Each family can receive a box with items such as meat, bread and fruit every two weeks.
—Lina Ruiz
june 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
This combination, along with the tender crumb from the shredded squash, makes the quick bread taste fudgy, and cake-like.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Trade your mangoes for bread For the fourth year, Zak the Baker in Wynwood is doing its Mango Trade throughout June.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
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But Boston has not wisely or efficiently reinvested that money into the team, with the exception of the offseason trade for Willson Contreras to play first base.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The family is now trying to raise money on the fundraising site GoFundMe to bring justice to Jameson and pay for cremation fees.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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In 2001, food-freedom advocates, including Stewart, successfully petitioned the county to weaken regulations, providing McAfee access to a new pool of customers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Trump has frequently complained that Obama’s deal included the transport of cash from the US to Iran.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Brianna was held on a $25,000 cash bond and Kierianna was held on a $100,000 cash bond.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and other provisions of this paragraph.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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The coin depicts Trump on its front, with its packaging also featuring photos of him and White.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Segregated storage keeps your exact coins and bars separate from other investors’ holdings.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Place leaky items like defrosting meat on plates, bowls, or paper towels to catch drips.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The breakfast features local delicacies such as poppyseed cake, as well as meats, hot bites and even sparkling wine for those special occasions.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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Use your hands to work the dough into a ball.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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This decadent cocoa cookie dough is complemented by vanilla notes from the premier white candy morsels, creating a sweet pitch-perfect duet.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The model allows Cubans overseas to pay from abroad for goods delivered on the island, creating a foreign-currency stream connected to GAESA’s retail network.—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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As part of its new initiative, Verizon has also introduced Verizon Dollars, a program that gives customers 3% back in promotional currency each month.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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