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
According to prosecutors, the victims were abducted three days after cash and luxury items, including Rolex watches and Louis Vuitton bags, were reported stolen from Arnold at an Airbnb rental in the Tampa area.
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John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The private markets are flush with cash, and that cash is particularly interested in things like the sports business.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Iran received cash up front, sanctions relief, and economic breathing room.
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Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The deal, made for cash and shares of Rocket Lab stock, values Iridium at about $8 billion.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cash
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The private markets are flush with cash, and that cash is particularly interested in things like the sports business.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Iran received cash up front, sanctions relief, and economic breathing room.
—
Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The deal, made for cash and shares of Rocket Lab stock, values Iridium at about $8 billion.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash
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For the superstar whose private jet is tracked, whose every appearance is documented and whose movements become global headlines within minutes, an arena transformed into a private world may be the closest thing to privacy that money can buy.
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Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
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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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In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns.
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Even before the war started, Iran’s economy was in dismal shape with the crash of the currency and soaring inflation.
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“Cash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cash. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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