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dough

noun

ˈdō

Definition of dough

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 Use that as your cue to open the lid, push the dough to the side of the bucket, and carefully lift out the paddles. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The flaky, buttery dough comes together easily in a food processor and is rolled out and crimped into a free-form round. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 That’s a lot of dough, but not limitless — and state Attorneys General know it. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dough

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Johnson was not in the team, the money was on the table, and his valuation was probably more likely to go down from there rather than up.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The trend of hospitals asking for money up front represents a double whammy for patients.

— Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of money

Noun

Craig represents the state's Second Congressional District and holds a significant cash advantage in the race.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Abel opens the wallet Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Buffett at the start of the year, appears determined to put the record cash hoard amassed by Warren Buffett to work on buybacks and stock purchases.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of cash

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Canada halted production of its one-cent coin in 2012 and distribution in 2013 after a short transition period, while existing pennies remain legal tender.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The platform has an immense range of products available for purchase, ranging from rare coins and sports memorabilia to appliances and furniture.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of coin

Noun

The pushback comes as importers across the continent and other emerging markets turn to digital currencies to pay overseas vendors on the spot amid tight bank supplies of hard currency and costly transfer delays.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The possibility that the nickel could eventually follow the penny also strengthens the case for systems that can accommodate future changes in currency.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of currency

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