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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
The state of Florida is also zeroing in on food safety and has so far released reports this year about toxins found in baby formula, candy and bread, although some experts have concerns about the testing process.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Pantry staples such as bread, cereal, rice and pasta are also still eligible, along with canned and frozen foods.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Ready-to-eat pizza and bread products sold at Arizona grocery stores were recalled as health officials said the items may contain metal fragments.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This directly affected the price of necessities like bread, fuel and medicine for the poorest segments of the population.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Pantry staples such as bread, cereal, rice and pasta are also still eligible, along with canned and frozen foods.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Ready-to-eat pizza and bread products sold at Arizona grocery stores were recalled as health officials said the items may contain metal fragments.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This directly affected the price of necessities like bread, fuel and medicine for the poorest segments of the population.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
Noun
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Those inflated bills are eating into families’ budgets at a time when gas, grocery and housing costs are high and threatening to climb further, limiting many Americans’ ability to save money and build wealth.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the biggest needs right now is food.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Like everything else at The Rooster, the food has a distinct sense of place but also a cosmopolitan sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Be wary of those who push for your cash without offering sufficient collateral or payback plans.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Winners can also choose the lump‑sum cash option.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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This means union officials cannot impose contract provisions that require workers to pay money to the union as a condition of getting or keeping a job, according to the foundation.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The remaining provisions of these Official Rules will continue to be valid and enforceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Saturday’s game against Illinois is projected as a coin flip, largely due to the emergence of All-American freshman guard Keaton Wagler, whose potential hadn’t yet been realized when the Huskies held him to just three points back in November.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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No coins required — calls are free.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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A little kick from spices in the meats made the sandwich all the tastier.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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But in Mexico, burritos are really just tortillas filled with meat, beans and cheese.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some classroom materials may contain hidden food allergens such as play dough with wheat or finger paints that contain milk proteins.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The dough is topped moderately so the sauce and toppings don’t make the crust soggy or floppy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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For example, if a prediction market company wants to expand internationally to, say Mexico or the Philippines, its users could convert local currency into stablecoins through Latitude’s infrastructure.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Exports have played a critical role in sustaining economic growth, stabilizing the currency, and supporting recovery following the economic crisis of 2022.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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