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
The country’s ongoing economic challenges, including currency devaluation and inflation, only exacerbate this burden.
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IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Conveniently, this system would also make the United States the world’s economic center of gravity and prevent currency devaluations that could harm American exports.
—Wally Adeyemo, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Crypto Corner is a daily feature focused on digital currency and its outlook in Washington.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
The world’s most valuable digital currency had climbed to roughly $124,380 around 8:30 p.m. EST, according to Coinbase data from TradingView.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Conveniently, this system would also make the United States the world’s economic center of gravity and prevent currency devaluations that could harm American exports.
—Wally Adeyemo, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Crypto Corner is a daily feature focused on digital currency and its outlook in Washington.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
The world’s most valuable digital currency had climbed to roughly $124,380 around 8:30 p.m. EST, according to Coinbase data from TradingView.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
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There’s also one year of free Supercharging, though that’s limited to cash orders only.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since the poll’s inception in 1998, the average cash gift left by the Tooth Fairy has increased 285% from $1.30 to $5.01 per tooth.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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After age 18, Trump Accounts act like IRAs Parent contributions are after-tax, but that money is not taxable when it is withdrawn.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The hotel is chasing him for his bill, and a private detective (Tilda Swinton) is chasing him for stealing money from a wealthy old woman.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
30 Aug. 2025
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While certain options can erode some of the value proposition that the model offers over its German rivals, the starting price is still under six figures, and the driving experience for the coin is simply unparalleled.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
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John Candy dropped coins and looked up her skirt in Splash (1984).—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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