as in bucks
a U.S. currency bill representing 100 cents
a wad of dollars in his pocket
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Recent Examples of dollars
As shoppers gear up for their European summer sojourns, brands are beating the tourist rush and setting up shop across the continent with temporary seasonal stores, beach club pop-ups and limited-time activations to capture the attention and dollars of the high-spending set.
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Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Although Blatter himself was not charged in the investigation, his regime collapsed under the weight of hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes for TV rights and other spoils, and he was soon banned from international football for ethical breaches.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
For an average earner, that single set of choices is roughly a quarter-million dollars in lifetime income left on the table.
—Jon Sabes, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Ticket prices range from several hundred dollars to the thousands.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
That would save countless American lives, not to mention billions of taxpayer dollars squandered on welfare for these lawless invaders.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Roland Garros announced that all spectators with a ticket to the Arnaldi-Cobolli semifinal would receive a full refund, likely costing the tournament millions of dollars.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 June 2026
Superintendent Sudaria said if passed, Measure A will be the district’s fourth tax measure, comprising of nearly $206 million in local dollars for facility improvements.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Millions of dollars were spent to save Cornyn.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Although Blatter himself was not charged in the investigation, his regime collapsed under the weight of hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes for TV rights and other spoils, and he was soon banned from international football for ethical breaches.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
For an average earner, that single set of choices is roughly a quarter-million dollars in lifetime income left on the table.
—Jon Sabes, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Ticket prices range from several hundred dollars to the thousands.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
That would save countless American lives, not to mention billions of taxpayer dollars squandered on welfare for these lawless invaders.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Roland Garros announced that all spectators with a ticket to the Arnaldi-Cobolli semifinal would receive a full refund, likely costing the tournament millions of dollars.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 June 2026
Superintendent Sudaria said if passed, Measure A will be the district’s fourth tax measure, comprising of nearly $206 million in local dollars for facility improvements.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Millions of dollars were spent to save Cornyn.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dollars
bucks
Noun
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How to make big, well, some bucks in late night?—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Like any automaker, Jeep isn't afraid to collect a few bucks licensing out its brand to slap onto all kinds of basic lifestyle gear and consumer goods – from tote bags and tumblers to cheese boards and electric wine openers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dollars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollars. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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