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
This easy-to-make dough mix only needs 12 ounces of beer (of your choosing) to create a malty, buttery bread with a golden crust.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Probably not Joe, who hasn’t got the dough Carollo sat stone-faced next to attorney Marc Sarnoff before leaving court without comment.
—Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Beyond batter and dough, nut flours lend delicate flavor and nubby texture to drinks such as a horchata, help thicken sauces, and make a creamy and decadent pastry layer.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Press the dough evenly into the pan and freeze while preparing the caramel.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Probably not Joe, who hasn’t got the dough Carollo sat stone-faced next to attorney Marc Sarnoff before leaving court without comment.
—Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Beyond batter and dough, nut flours lend delicate flavor and nubby texture to drinks such as a horchata, help thicken sauces, and make a creamy and decadent pastry layer.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Press the dough evenly into the pan and freeze while preparing the caramel.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dough
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The money will help the designer fund Tuesday’s show, relaunch his e-commerce site, invest in marketing and out-of-home advertising in Georgia, and develop new categories like bags and shoes.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team compiled a list of tips that could help drivers save money on gas.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The appropriation, which came as part of the President’s domestic-spending bill, has kept ICE flush with cash during the shutdown.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 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,
13 Mar. 2026
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The study’s first author is doctoral researcher Kevin Velasquez, who tested the coated cathodes using coin cells commonly used in low-power electronics such as watches and calculators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans, meanwhile, still want to see more of their ideas included, and an expiration date for banning central bank digital currency removed.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company attributed the decline to Trump's tariff regime, as well as currency fluctuations and costs associated with adjusting its Porsche product strategy.—
Joseph Wilkins,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Dough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dough. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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