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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Trump has frequently complained that Obama’s deal included the transport of cash from the US to Iran.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Brianna was held on a $25,000 cash bond and Kierianna was held on a $100,000 cash bond.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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But Boston has not wisely or efficiently reinvested that money into the team, with the exception of the offseason trade for Willson Contreras to play first base.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The family is now trying to raise money on the fundraising site GoFundMe to bring justice to Jameson and pay for cremation fees.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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