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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
It’s made with fontina and goat cheese, tomato jam and caramelized onions on sourdough bread ($15) provided by Turano Baking Co.
A number of dishes on the menu pay homage to Arkush and Foster’s family members who’ve passed away.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
In contrast, the cost of a dozen eggs surged by 80% during this time, while a loaf of bread increased by 44.6%, a gallon of milk went up by 32.2% and a gallon of gas increased by 21.9%.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
At this spot, customers start by choosing their bread with seeds or no seeds, or the fan-favorite focaccia bread.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Pizza Toast: Ideal for kids 10 and up, pizza toast brings together the typical flavors of pizza on a slice of baguette (calling to mind a certain frozen French bread pizza).
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
In contrast, the cost of a dozen eggs surged by 80% during this time, while a loaf of bread increased by 44.6%, a gallon of milk went up by 32.2% and a gallon of gas increased by 21.9%.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
At this spot, customers start by choosing their bread with seeds or no seeds, or the fan-favorite focaccia bread.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Pizza Toast: Ideal for kids 10 and up, pizza toast brings together the typical flavors of pizza on a slice of baguette (calling to mind a certain frozen French bread pizza).
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
Noun
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There is real money behind each of these stocks both from the company, investors and short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The family is raising money on GoFundMe to pay for legal fees.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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If crops and fruits are only partially harvested, food prices will go up.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Foreign objects in food products, like small plastic shards, could obstruct airways, especially in vulnerable populations like children and older adults.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Let the cash accumulate in your account or reinvest it in a short-term Treasury fund.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.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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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
Noun
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Lion’s mane mushrooms are prepared and cooked down into a texture resembling meat, paired with garlic sauce and dukkah spices.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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The group had felled a moose the day before the crash, and arranged for Eugene to transport the meat via the plane.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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An array of toppings — including tajin, Oreo, cookie dough bites, and gummy bears — are available for an additional 50 cents.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Two of the best ways to gauge a political race are polls and dough.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Reserves must be 1:1 backed by liquid assets, with the flexibility to issue stablecoins pegged to any official currency, such as HKD, USD, or offshore RMB, leveraging Hong Kong’s currency peg.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The crypto sector has long believed digital currencies represent the future of finance.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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