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
seeking a job that pays plenty of coin
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Recent Examples of coin
Usa Today, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Archaeologists found the older man with a ring on his left pinkie, 10 bronze coins, a ceramic lamp, and a terracotta mortar, the bowl used with a pestle to mash ingredients.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Their friendship has even inspired fans to coin their names as a term of endearment.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Archaeologists found the older man with a ring on his left pinkie, 10 bronze coins, a ceramic lamp, and a terracotta mortar, the bowl used with a pestle to mash ingredients.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
Verb
In fact, Duchamp didn’t coin the moniker Readymade until a 1915 sojourn to New York City.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Their friendship has even inspired fans to coin their names as a term of endearment.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coin
Noun
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Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Nathan quickly discovered that limited money forces difficult choices.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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While the original impressed us with its ability to enhance product absorption and boost radiance, the new Booster Pro X2 doubles down with stronger output, dual-electrode technology, and seven treatment modes designed to improve everything from dull skin to large pores.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Bitcoin can mint that kind of money.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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To be sure, plenty of other SpaceX employees and investors are likely to mint new fortunes with the IPO.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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This anonymous political cash is commonly known as dark money, and its prevalence is growing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Verb
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These treatments prevent new fleas from hatching, stop larvae from molting and prevent juvenile fleas from becoming blood-sucking adults.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The chicks, born to piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket, emerged from their nest near Montrose Pier under the watchful eyes of volunteer bird monitors, who spent sunup to sundown waiting to confirm all four eggs had successfully hatched.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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For the 10th anniversary of its Horizon rolling cases, which were made in collaboration with design star Marc Newson, the brand crafted a version in lightweight aluminum that’s stamped with its signature monogram.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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And part of what drives me for change is trying to stamp that thought out of my brain.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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The model allows Cubans overseas to pay from abroad for goods delivered on the island, creating a foreign-currency stream connected to GAESA’s retail network.—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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As part of its new initiative, Verizon has also introduced Verizon Dollars, a program that gives customers 3% back in promotional currency each month.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Verb
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After Ikeda’s California Country Market was nominated for the contest, Ikeda campaigned relentlessly to drum up support, urging fans and customers to cast daily votes.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Fiscal hawks like to drum up interest in the national debt by making the astronomical numbers more tangible.—
Martha Gimbel,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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“Coin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coin. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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