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
The food processor can hold up to eight cups of food or two pounds of dough in just 30 seconds.
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
During our stay, the chef and his two lovely adult kids (who run a restaurant together in downtown San José del Cabo) taught us how to mix dough and roll out a handful of pasta shapes.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2025
Think: being in the kitchen while your grandma is baking—the scent of sugary dough gliding through the rooms.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
The hand blender also comes with dough hooks for effortless kneading and a blending rod for soups and smoothies.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
During our stay, the chef and his two lovely adult kids (who run a restaurant together in downtown San José del Cabo) taught us how to mix dough and roll out a handful of pasta shapes.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2025
Think: being in the kitchen while your grandma is baking—the scent of sugary dough gliding through the rooms.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
The hand blender also comes with dough hooks for effortless kneading and a blending rod for soups and smoothies.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dough
Noun
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The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office announced the news and said that no additional details would be provided, and Barry's lawyer would only say that the money to secure his client's bond came from his friends and supporters.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those past titles didn’t come amid this new era of unlimited transfers and name, image and likeness money, which have flattened the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rozier and Laster counted cash winnings at Rozier's home in Charlotte roughly a week later, the indictment says.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Non-itemizers will be able to claim a deduction for cash donations of up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for couples filing jointly.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Props and decor — like gold coins, dynamite and cigars — give the party that authentic western feel!—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Gold bars and coins were more popular than jewelry among buyers looking to invest in the precious metal, given the sharp rise in gold prices over the last year.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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This type of dual-currency model is considered a loophole by critics and has faced backlash from legislators.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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The new currency is content, education and genuine engagement.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Dough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dough. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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