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
Hayes also said her family hasn’t seen a dime of the money that was raised through the platform GiveSendGo.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Other support characters bring forth veteran presence on top of a highly functional scenic design by Heather Kenyon that leaves lots of open space for the cast to bound in and out of doors that fly open on a dime.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
That Tom can turn on a dime and be excited about this thing one day and be excited about something completely different the next.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
An outgoing, flirty foil to Ellie’s brusque, steely demeanor, Dina’s playful banter with her pal is laced with the charge of friendly conversation that could tip into romantic intimacy on a dime.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 14 Apr. 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Other support characters bring forth veteran presence on top of a highly functional scenic design by Heather Kenyon that leaves lots of open space for the cast to bound in and out of doors that fly open on a dime.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
That Tom can turn on a dime and be excited about this thing one day and be excited about something completely different the next.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
An outgoing, flirty foil to Ellie’s brusque, steely demeanor, Dina’s playful banter with her pal is laced with the charge of friendly conversation that could tip into romantic intimacy on a dime.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dime
Noun
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Stout recommends using a thick layer of mulch, particularly spoiled hay or straw, to smother weeds, retain moisture, and enrich the soil.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a sturdy, redbrick barn in rural Leicestershire, England, Bella Ramsey considers a 10-foot drop from the top of a hay bale.—
Zing Tsjeng,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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His $75,000 signing bonus was a relative pittance compared to what top picks command.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The amounts, however, are still a pittance compared to what is needed for equipment, weapons or to even replace the dozens of police stations that have been destroyed by gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Dime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dime. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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