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
Kinshasa hopes the bourse, which will list securities in both the local currency and the US dollar, will tap into global interest in its mineral endowments.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
The earliest currencies on display are pine tree shillings from 1652, while the earliest paper currency in the exhibit dates back to the 18th century.
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Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Early American coffeehouses would commonly have city business directories, libraries of newspapers and currency exchange information.
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James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Banks must perform risk and compliance checks, convert USD into local currency—liquidity required—and deliver payments to local rails when working with a stablecoin exchange.
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Gary Palmer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for currency
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
The earliest currencies on display are pine tree shillings from 1652, while the earliest paper currency in the exhibit dates back to the 18th century.
—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Early American coffeehouses would commonly have city business directories, libraries of newspapers and currency exchange information.
—
James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Banks must perform risk and compliance checks, convert USD into local currency—liquidity required—and deliver payments to local rails when working with a stablecoin exchange.
—
Gary Palmer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for currency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
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One of several bags of cash found inside the home of Mario Rocha during an FBI search of his residence in August 2025, as seen in a photograph contained in a court document.
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But SpaceX is burning cash on its AI businesses, and investors are making a bet that the company will be able to reach profitability in the future.
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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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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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