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
Kids don't need to spend real money to play the game, the characters can be earned through in-game cash.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
All prizes are set cash amounts, except for the Grand Prize.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The section’s top award comes with a cash prize of €20,000 ($23,000).
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
All prizes are set cash amounts, except for the Grand Prize.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The section’s top award comes with a cash prize of €20,000 ($23,000).
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash
Noun
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The White House has repeatedly withheld money previously appropriated by Congress, with minimal pushback from GOP lawmakers.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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My mom came from bad financial circumstances and you get used to (the money) and there was a stature to it.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In April, Tillis called for an investigation into Cawthorn for insider trading in connection with his promotion of a Let’s Go Brandon meme coin.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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But to those who hold them, especially in public safety, challenge coins are imbued with stories, camaraderie and honor.—
Divyaditya Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mongolia’s experience suggests that trust is the true currency of inclusion.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Trust is the new currency of innovation, especially with AI.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Cash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cash. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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