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
Its terms of service prohibit players from buying, selling or trading the virtual Robux currency or in-game items for money.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The news of the court decision hit traditional safe haven currencies, lifting the dollar 0.7% on the Swiss franc to 0.8327.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2025
American tariffs are anticipated to further take a toll on U.S. currency values.
—Allison Landa, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
If China and Europe revalue their currencies too, trade flows could shift dramatically.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The news of the court decision hit traditional safe haven currencies, lifting the dollar 0.7% on the Swiss franc to 0.8327.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2025
American tariffs are anticipated to further take a toll on U.S. currency values.
—Allison Landa, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
If China and Europe revalue their currencies too, trade flows could shift dramatically.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for currency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
Noun
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Arrive early, bring cash and a cart, dress for the heat, and don’t skip any rows—treasures can turn up anywhere.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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The higher interest rates investors demand to loan the government money leave less money for running a country, increase interest rates for consumers and businesses and generally leave a country with fewer options to raise cash.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Noun
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In the short run, using money to buy power and power to make money may shield them from Trump’s rages.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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This could take up to 45 days for the money to eventually reach your account.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Aniston, now 56, played a girl trying to stop his murderous rampage after his gold coins were stolen.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Trump spoke to the top 220 investors of his meme coin at his Virginia golf club after flying there from the White House on a military helicopter.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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