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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
On that mild Wednesday in late March, House of Hope provided chicken, eggs, bread, potatoes, fresh fruit and vegetables, and milk.
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Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Uncollected garbage rotted in heaps, and people cued outside of bakeries for their daily government ration of bread.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
It’s found naturally in grains like wheat and barley and is also commonly added to other breads and many baked goods.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, at diners where customers might slather pats on pancakes or at bistros with bread baskets, butter must be the default.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Uncollected garbage rotted in heaps, and people cued outside of bakeries for their daily government ration of bread.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
It’s found naturally in grains like wheat and barley and is also commonly added to other breads and many baked goods.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, at diners where customers might slather pats on pancakes or at bistros with bread baskets, butter must be the default.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
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Packing this $12 gadget could also save you money on budget airlines that charge an arm and a leg for access to in-flight entertainment.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Evans wound up taking less money to leave Tampa Bay and sign with the 49ers.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Two years ago, Charles Gabriel, of the Harlem soul-food franchise Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, collaborated with Daniel Boulud.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The content gaining traction — tea rituals, slow routines, dense and futuristic cities, food culture that feels abundant and communal — maps precisely onto what young people say is missing from their own lives.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The victim, Adbadalla Thabet, collected cash from gas stations in Downey, Bellflower, Compton and Lynwood early in the morning before driving to the bank.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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The short-term spending cuts proposed to date are simply not enough to balance the budget anymore — not even with a one-time cash infusion from Albany.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also included provisions to tighten regulations on vaping, particularly among youth, amid rising concerns about e-cigarette use.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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The seafarer who spoke to ABC News described a grim scene currently of ships drifting with little direction, and listening on the ship-to-ship communication systems called the VHF line -- accounts of crews growing desperate for basic provisions, and some begging to go home.—
Desiree Adib,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The unlawful taking of items from a machine or device that is operated or activated by the use of coins.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2026
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Now, bagel shops around the country are getting serious coin from investment funds.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nearly all the meat is raised by the restaurant's owner Kristin Canty, and a good amount of the produce is grown by her farm, as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Beyond seeking to reduce emissions, the push is part of efforts to court younger consumers who, Simmons noted, were put off by the environmental impact of eating meat as well as concerns surrounding animal welfare.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Her aim is to make enough money to afford the fifty-thousand-dollar wedding floral arrangements that Nate is reluctant to cough up the dough for.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Mix in the eggs and water and knead until a firm, cohesive dough forms.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trump says administration is weighing a currency swap with UAE to help bolster finances of Mideast ally rattled by war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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If someone asks for payment through Bitcoin, Ethereum or another digital currency, assume the request is suspicious until proven otherwise.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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