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
Rising dollar volatility is endangering a currency-trading strategy that had been a steady winner in recent months.
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Carter Johnson, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
On June 2, the city took the first steps toward deciding whether to regulate data centers — and potentially ban crypto currency mining.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The Central Bank of West African States still demands country-by-country licensing even among the eight countries that share the same currency.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Still, the bill would likely need to go through the House — and the two chambers so far have disagreed on a separate issue regarding central banking digital currency.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Carter Johnson, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
On June 2, the city took the first steps toward deciding whether to regulate data centers — and potentially ban crypto currency mining.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The Central Bank of West African States still demands country-by-country licensing even among the eight countries that share the same currency.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Still, the bill would likely need to go through the House — and the two chambers so far have disagreed on a separate issue regarding central banking digital currency.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
Noun
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Carson’s entry took second prize and a thousand-dollar cash award.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The deal was reportedly valued at over $1 billion and involved a mix of cash and stock.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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That money will be used to add an additional $250 to the accounts of the first 25 million children who are 10 years old and under who live in zip codes where the median income is less than $150,000.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The coin depicts Trump on its front, with its packaging also featuring photos of him and White.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Segregated storage keeps your exact coins and bars separate from other investors’ holdings.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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