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
Some Florida residents and visitors have a unique opportunity to use tropical fruit as currency.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Russia's oil blend is more than 11 percent below the Russian government budget target, the news agency reported, citing as a factor, the strong ruble, the country's currency.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
With a sound currency fixed to gold, and lower taxes across the board, Germany’s economy boomed.
—Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
And right now, the world's top currency is taking a big, mighty punch.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 7 July 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Russia's oil blend is more than 11 percent below the Russian government budget target, the news agency reported, citing as a factor, the strong ruble, the country's currency.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
With a sound currency fixed to gold, and lower taxes across the board, Germany’s economy boomed.
—Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
And right now, the world's top currency is taking a big, mighty punch.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for currency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
Noun
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The bar staff said a water would cost $2 — and only cash would be accepted.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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And lately, many well-off consumers who might qualify for the tax break have trended more toward paying cash, Smoke said.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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There are several benefits to installing a bidet, including saving money on toilet paper and wipes, as well as helping to prevent clogs caused by excessive use of these products.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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While the agency expected to receive the grant funding on July 1, state officials noted that the federal government has until Sept. 30, 2026, to release the money to the states.—
Silas Allen
July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
Noun
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For centuries, and in all kinds of weather, the British have licked ice creams, strolled piers and dropped coins in arcade games at the seaside.—
Suyin Haynes,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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In the fall of 2022, U.S. spies said the chances of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine were 50% − a coin flip.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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