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
Travelers that need to declare excess currency can submit a FinCEN Form 105 online or in person by printing the form and presenting it to a CBP officer.
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Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
If the local currency suddenly depreciated, their debt burden exploded in domestic terms even though the amount owed in dollars had not changed.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Because the rings were found intact and not cut up for currency, this suggests they were not used for trade but instead served a symbolic purpose, likely decorative, communicating status, wealth, and power.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s national rial currency hit a record low against the dollar, as Tehran's economy also showed growing signs of strain.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
If the local currency suddenly depreciated, their debt burden exploded in domestic terms even though the amount owed in dollars had not changed.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Because the rings were found intact and not cut up for currency, this suggests they were not used for trade but instead served a symbolic purpose, likely decorative, communicating status, wealth, and power.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s national rial currency hit a record low against the dollar, as Tehran's economy also showed growing signs of strain.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
Noun
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Mohamed had paid for the appointment in cash.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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OpenAI was burning cash and needed significantly more for computing resources.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Noun
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That report shows the amount of money spent on sportsbook television advertising is down from a peak in 2021 and the industry airs far fewer commercials than the pharmaceutical sector.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Their profession alchemizes money and labor into art, then back to money.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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There is another half of this coin as well, as Bungie also indicates that a pure PvP mode may be coming.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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