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
went to the ATM to get more cash
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Recent Examples of cash
Julian gave the example of a recent showing in which an out-of-state, all-cash client flew in for the day.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Chancalay was cast off from New England after last season, acquired by Minnesota in a cash trade for a paltry $100,000.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Segerstrom Center resident companies Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale serve as award sponsors for instrumental and vocal music, helping provide cash awards to top students.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Microsoft has the cash to do something special beyond Copilot.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Chancalay was cast off from New England after last season, acquired by Minnesota in a cash trade for a paltry $100,000.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Segerstrom Center resident companies Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale serve as award sponsors for instrumental and vocal music, helping provide cash awards to top students.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Microsoft has the cash to do something special beyond Copilot.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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“Cash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cash. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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