as in peanuts
a very small sum of money
the beauty of this deal is that all the extras won't cost you a dime
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Recent Examples of dime
The budget line gives council members wide discretion to cover official duties, but in the past has also raised questions about political patronage and nepotism on the public dime.
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
After three or four minutes, however, an area the size of a dime around the cut turned white and started to swell.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Inflatable tents have become a dime a dozen in the current global marketplace, spanning innumerable sizes, uses and styles.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Teachers and other eligible employees won’t have to pay a dime, even as costs continue to go up for everyone else.
—Aaron Garth Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
After three or four minutes, however, an area the size of a dime around the cut turned white and started to swell.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Inflatable tents have become a dime a dozen in the current global marketplace, spanning innumerable sizes, uses and styles.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Teachers and other eligible employees won’t have to pay a dime, even as costs continue to go up for everyone else.
—Aaron Garth Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dime
Noun
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A week before the meeting, Whorton spoke to water users near Oakley who are planning for a single cutting of hay before leaving fields fallow.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like most survey sites, YouGov pays a relative pittance for your opinions.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Afterward, the organizers told me her speaking fee was a pittance compared to that of a famous Latina author who demanded $25,000 for an hour-long chat.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Dime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dime. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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