as in cash
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
I prefer to carry only paper currency, as coins are too heavy
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Recent Examples of currency
Almost 60% of foreign-exchange currency reserves held by central banks around the world are in dollars.
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 10 June 2025
While no breakthroughs were predicted or expected, the leaders reached a consensus in several areas to increase currency stability, restore growth without triggering new inflation, and reduce trade barriers.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 10 June 2025
Both serve the same function: Such large-scale institutional investment in crypto—whether from the government or a company—further legitimizes these digital currencies, ensuring their long-term viability as an asset class.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
The key lesson, however, is that as an international debtor, even with a large market and having the world’s reserve currency, like the U.S., is vulnerable to actions by its creditors.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 10 June 2025
While no breakthroughs were predicted or expected, the leaders reached a consensus in several areas to increase currency stability, restore growth without triggering new inflation, and reduce trade barriers.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 10 June 2025
Both serve the same function: Such large-scale institutional investment in crypto—whether from the government or a company—further legitimizes these digital currencies, ensuring their long-term viability as an asset class.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
The key lesson, however, is that as an international debtor, even with a large market and having the world’s reserve currency, like the U.S., is vulnerable to actions by its creditors.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
Noun
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While cash incentives and catchy songs haven’t proven very effective at convincing people around the world to have children, one thing experts believe might work is cheap or free childcare.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
15 June 2025
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However, the judge ruled neither exchange could be entered as evidence, saying the $1 million cash conversation was too prejudicial, while the Gina message lacked context and the necessary foundation to be shown to the jury.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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During their discussion of her 2015 album, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, the former Disney star revealed where some of her money went without her accountant's knowledge.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The law passed during the Johnson administration requires the government to administer student loan programs, issue grants and ensure that schools receiving federal money don't discriminate against students.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The biggest hurdle will be solving distribution – creating a network effect that results in a coin being widely adopted.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The coin's limited reach is compounded by a lack of real users.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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