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
Qualls does have less cash on hand than Demuth.
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Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
The company announced a quarterly cash dividend of nearly 30 cents per share, payable on July 9.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
The researchers also suggest cash stipends or other social protection policies for lower-income families, and livable minimum wage guarantees.
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Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
21 June 2026
Buyers must have cash reserves equal to two months of mortgage payments, and the reserves cannot come from gift funds.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
The company announced a quarterly cash dividend of nearly 30 cents per share, payable on July 9.
—
Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
The researchers also suggest cash stipends or other social protection policies for lower-income families, and livable minimum wage guarantees.
—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
21 June 2026
Buyers must have cash reserves equal to two months of mortgage payments, and the reserves cannot come from gift funds.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash
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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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Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.
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Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
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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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“Cash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cash. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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