as in money
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
hoping to win some major bucks at the slot machines
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as in yanks
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion
the car bucked and stalled
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as in resists
to refuse to give in to
bucked the trend to outdo everyone else and just wore the same clothes they had in previous years
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as in hands
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
buck each box to the next person in line, and the last person will stack them in the storeroom
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Recent Examples of bucks
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
By just about any measure this spring, only the big-bucks Dodgers and Blue Jays are held in higher esteem than the Mariners, whose payroll is lighter than the Rangers’.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 6, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Mushrooms and onions cook down into a rich gravy that makes this inexpensive recipe taste like a million bucks.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
So, de Haan recommends setting aside a couple more bucks for your next trip to the gas station.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, the smallest details make a shoe look like a million bucks.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Alternative means of defending against drone attacks—such as lasers—could bring down the cost of intercepting a drone from millions of dollars to a few bucks.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Bernstein went to hold from sell, though its price target of $116 is a few bucks below where the stock is trading.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Twenty bucks ain’t bad for a therapy session either.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Chili purists say there’s no place for beans in real chili, but since this recipe already bucks tradition by using turkey instead of ground beef, all bets are off.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The administration’s lack of warning to Congress bucks laws and precedents.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
The Big Apple’s real estate boom bucks the narrative from just a few months ago, when some of New York’s elite were preparing to pack their bags should democratic socialist Mamdani become the next mayor.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2025
But Kravitz bucks this notion, proving that his adept songwriting skills translate even four decades later.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Most of Osbourne’s songs and full-lengths are on the decline, which isn’t unusual at this point in the grieving process, but one track from his group bucks the downward trend and climbs to a new peak decades after its release.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Add the wine pairing for an extra few bucks, ending with strawberry rhubarb shortcake and Moscato.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
By just about any measure this spring, only the big-bucks Dodgers and Blue Jays are held in higher esteem than the Mariners, whose payroll is lighter than the Rangers’.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 6, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Mushrooms and onions cook down into a rich gravy that makes this inexpensive recipe taste like a million bucks.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
So, de Haan recommends setting aside a couple more bucks for your next trip to the gas station.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, the smallest details make a shoe look like a million bucks.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Alternative means of defending against drone attacks—such as lasers—could bring down the cost of intercepting a drone from millions of dollars to a few bucks.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Bernstein went to hold from sell, though its price target of $116 is a few bucks below where the stock is trading.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Twenty bucks ain’t bad for a therapy session either.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
There are many reasons why America bucks this global trend, but much of it comes down to an historic reliance on unions to fight for time off and their waning influence today, coupled with a demanding work culture that hasn’t evolved much since the industrial revolution.
—Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Chili purists say there’s no place for beans in real chili, but since this recipe already bucks tradition by using turkey instead of ground beef, all bets are off.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The administration’s lack of warning to Congress bucks laws and precedents.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
The Big Apple’s real estate boom bucks the narrative from just a few months ago, when some of New York’s elite were preparing to pack their bags should democratic socialist Mamdani become the next mayor.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2025
But Kravitz bucks this notion, proving that his adept songwriting skills translate even four decades later.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Most of Osbourne’s songs and full-lengths are on the decline, which isn’t unusual at this point in the grieving process, but one track from his group bucks the downward trend and climbs to a new peak decades after its release.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucks
Noun
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The money will help the designer fund Tuesday’s show, relaunch his e-commerce site, invest in marketing and out-of-home advertising in Georgia, and develop new categories like bags and shoes.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team compiled a list of tips that could help drivers save money on gas.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to the footage, Falcinelli then moves toward the officer before the officer yanks him by the arm.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Judy yanks Mikey’s roller trunk out of the mud and leads him toward one of the nearby hiking trails.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Pott Wine, by its very nature, resists that rhythm.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Signature Round Deep Oven offers plenty of features that justify the investment, like its easy-to-clean enamel that resists chipping, dulling, and staining, a tight-fitting lid that helps circulate steam, and an ergonomic knob for effortless lifting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As for the government’s retreat on electric vehicles, who knows why Americans won’t buy an EV unless the government hands them $7,500?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Another actor, named Alex, turns around and hands me his sides.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The video suddenly jerks away as the vehicle starts to move and shots can be heard.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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China, top Iran oil buyer, opposes war Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the southern Lebanese village of Khiam on March 4, 2026.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Progressive groups are vowing to mount challenges from the left to any lawmaker who opposes the war powers vote, Axios reported.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The train passes through several pristine natural environments, including the Hudson River, the Adirondack foothills, and Lake Champlain.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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But then — for a price — Disney offers various ‘lightning lane’ passes that allow folks to have access to a shorter line or otherwise skip the line with a reservation time.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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