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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 Fiiz Drinks also sells snacks, from churro bites to chocolate chip dough bites and pretzel bites. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Repeat with the remaining dough, stacking each sheet on top of one another. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Stretch 1 side of dough up and over to meet opposite side; turn bowl 90°. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 The other sweet addition features buttermilk biscuit dough that’s fried, dusted with sugar and served with caramel sauce for dipping. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dough

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The organization, created in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, receives no government funding, and raises money through private donations and sales of retail merchandise.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
With his ring powered up, John flies over and drops off a bag of money as restitution to the waitress Maggie (Hannah Christine Shetler) who lost her family in the Manhunter attack.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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Players who find a match mark the square on their tabla with a bean or coin; the game continues until players finish predetermined objectives, such as completing a column, a row, the four corners, or the entire board.

— Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Precious metals, coins, and stones require different checks, and both their characteristics and applicable market prices inform the amount offered.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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Argentina's Treasury faces nearly $25 billion in foreign-currency debt payments coming due in 2027.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, China is attracting more visitors with its visa-free entry policies, and Japan’s weak currency is drawing in a record number of tourists.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of currency

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