as in money
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
didn't have to spend a lot of dough for a new stereo
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Recent Examples of dough
Like dough on a mixer attachment, she was hooked.
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The food processor settings can chop, puree, and mix dough.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Knead dough gently until nearly smooth, 10 to 12 strokes.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
This red velvet dough is studded with white chocolate chips and filled with a rich cheesecake center that feels tailor-made for splitting.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The food processor settings can chop, puree, and mix dough.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Knead dough gently until nearly smooth, 10 to 12 strokes.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
This red velvet dough is studded with white chocolate chips and filled with a rich cheesecake center that feels tailor-made for splitting.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dough
Noun
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Nine of the top ten sets by brick count have been released in the last five years, and two of those are still to arrive, namely the LEGO Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, and a yet-to-be announced Lord of the Rings build (my money’s on Minas Tirith).—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the money inmates pay to buy snacks and other items in the commissary covers the cost, something called the inmate welfare account.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
2 Feb. 2026
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The outside cash backing them likely represents the tip of the iceberg this year, observers said — especially in the first competitive Democratic governor’s race in over a decade where one candidate doesn’t promise to steamroll the competition’s spending with self-funding.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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The unlawful taking of items from a machine or device that is operated or activated by the use of coins.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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Conversely, if network health declines due to decreases in mining profitability or overall confidence in a coin, then demand may decrease or risk increase, putting downward pressure on price as a result.—
Ethan Stone,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
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The International Monetary Fund recognizes seven other major reserve currencies, including euros, renminbi, Japanese yen, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars, pounds sterling and Swiss francs.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Both state actors and individual investors have turned to digital currencies, for different purposes.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Dough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dough. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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