the dollar
noun
technical
: 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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At the same time, the Federal Reserve’s shift back to rate cuts amid still-solid economic growth should continue to boost to the dollar, which will likely shrug off tariff threats, Brown predicted.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Bitcoin’s price has more than doubled over the past year, as the dollar falls and concerns grow over deficits and fiscal spending.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
As trade and political uncertainty lingers, the dollar index, which measures the dollar against foreign currencies such as the pound sterling, the euro and the yen, has declined about 9% this year.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
The BoE also warned that threats to the US Federal Reserve’s independence could cause a run on the dollar.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Bitcoin’s price has more than doubled over the past year, as the dollar falls and concerns grow over deficits and fiscal spending.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
As trade and political uncertainty lingers, the dollar index, which measures the dollar against foreign currencies such as the pound sterling, the euro and the yen, has declined about 9% this year.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
The BoE also warned that threats to the US Federal Reserve’s independence could cause a run on the dollar.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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