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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
Tuesday, June 23, Country Fried Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, whole grain bread, Romaine salad and tomatoes, pears, milk.
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Injera—Ethiopian bread—is made from teff flour.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Specialized programs focusing on bread, pizza, pastries or sauces typically run about 12 days.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Prosecutors alleged that Kroger used inaccurate calorie information on five varieties of its Carbmaster bread, both online and on the product's packaging.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Injera—Ethiopian bread—is made from teff flour.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Specialized programs focusing on bread, pizza, pastries or sauces typically run about 12 days.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Prosecutors alleged that Kroger used inaccurate calorie information on five varieties of its Carbmaster bread, both online and on the product's packaging.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
Noun
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The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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That money will be used to add an additional $250 to the accounts of the first 25 million children who are 10 years old and under who live in zip codes where the median income is less than $150,000.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2026
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The regulation of our environment; the presence of chemicals both intentionally and unwittingly in our food, water, air, and land; the ecological fate of all living creatures, and of the earth itself—all these dilemmas and conundrums find urgent expression in Carson’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Tony & Tara Eiguren The great potato capital has no shortage of great Basque food either, thanks to a hearty diaspora and community members like Tony and Tara Eiguren.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Carson’s entry took second prize and a thousand-dollar cash award.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The deal was reportedly valued at over $1 billion and involved a mix of cash and stock.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Sure, there would be a number of hurdles wrapped up in the process, which would include medical provisions based upon Sorsby's 'mental health disorder' of addiction that his attorneys presented in court as an argument against the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Dirty or dusty flags can be washed or dry cleaned, and there are no provisions against mending or repairing a flag, according to the American Legion.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The President is also slated to appear on a number of coins, including a commemorative 24-karat gold coin and a $1 coin that will reportedly circulate as currency.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 May 2026
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In all recent drafts, the second round has gone in reverse order of win-loss record, with no lottery and ties settled by a coin toss.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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In early America, practically everyone consumed the meat of wild animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In December 2025, thieves in Massachusetts stole a truck stuffed with $400,000 in lobster meat bound for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Before your dinner party, make enough pizza dough for each guest to make their own small pizza.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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The Chips & Lawnmower Queso utilizes the beer in the creamy cheese dip, while the crispy pizzas made with fresh dough range from Kale Yeah!—
Melissa Liebling-goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The issue stalled in the Senate due to an unrelated debate over a proposal to block the creation of a central bank digital currency.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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In its bid to shore up the currency, the central bank delivered a larger-than-expected 50 basis points hike in its meeting in May, and has intervened in the forex markets.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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