the dollar
noun
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: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.
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Soon after, the dollar fell and gold hit a record high.
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The relationship between gold prices and the dollar Below, experts break down why the price of gold keeps climbing and the precious metal's complex relationship with the dollar.
—Sharon Wu, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
That sent bonds and the dollar tumbling and stocks an inch away from a bear market in April before recovering sharply through the end of 2025 after Trump backed off some of his harshest tariff threats.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The yen fell against the dollar on Friday after the Yomiuri report on her election plans.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The relationship between gold prices and the dollar Below, experts break down why the price of gold keeps climbing and the precious metal's complex relationship with the dollar.
—Sharon Wu, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
That sent bonds and the dollar tumbling and stocks an inch away from a bear market in April before recovering sharply through the end of 2025 after Trump backed off some of his harshest tariff threats.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The yen fell against the dollar on Friday after the Yomiuri report on her election plans.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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