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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
So, choosing among bread varieties depends heavily on your nutrient goals.
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Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Any type of whole wheat bread can be used.
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Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Whole-grain bread provides fiber, nut butter contains unsaturated fats, and bananas add potassium.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
The company got its start in 1906 when Joseph and Dora Schwebel began baking bread in their kitchen and selling the loaves door to door in their Youngstown neighborhood.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bread
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Any type of whole wheat bread can be used.
—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Whole-grain bread provides fiber, nut butter contains unsaturated fats, and bananas add potassium.
—
Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
The company got its start in 1906 when Joseph and Dora Schwebel began baking bread in their kitchen and selling the loaves door to door in their Youngstown neighborhood.
—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
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Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.
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Nathan quickly discovered that limited money forces difficult choices.
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And there is hope for future deals in other areas, such as on food products.
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An all-day menu is also available—whether for a sit-down lunch, or just snacks by the pool—with mezze-type foods like tabbouleh, tomato salad, feta with olives and grapes, and garlic fries, as well as larger plates like a fennel and beef burger and a sardine pie.
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.
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This anonymous political cash is commonly known as dark money, and its prevalence is growing.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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There were things in possession, such as a car, a house, or a gold coin and things in action, such as debts or contractual rights.
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But just as most documentary filmmakers learn to make do with limited coin, so has SSD.
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Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
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For meat eaters, chicken or turkey sausages are also great lean protein options.
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Combine pizza dough from the deli and pimiento cheese for a delicious, fast-fix appetizer.
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The same pillowy, pull-apart dough gets spread with garlic-herb butter and layered with mozzarella, sharp white cheddar, and Parmesan before being rolled, sliced, and baked until golden.
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The sale, which still needs to be approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, would include personal belongings, currency, kitchen items, and décor; in addition to being put on the auction block, the items in question would go on a four-city global tour.
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Banks, investment firms, insurance companies, regulators and even currencies themselves exist because people collectively believe promises will be kept.
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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