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
Using a small offset metal spatula, spread dough into prepared pan.
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
After critical and commercial smash hits, 2018’s Hereditary and 2019’s Midsommar, Beau Is Afraid was Aster’s ostensible blank check movie—a rare rite handed to directors that make a studio so much dough, they are let off leash as a reward.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
An array of toppings — including tajin, Oreo, cookie dough bites, and gummy bears — are available for an additional 50 cents.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Two of the best ways to gauge a political race are polls and dough.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
After critical and commercial smash hits, 2018’s Hereditary and 2019’s Midsommar, Beau Is Afraid was Aster’s ostensible blank check movie—a rare rite handed to directors that make a studio so much dough, they are let off leash as a reward.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
An array of toppings — including tajin, Oreo, cookie dough bites, and gummy bears — are available for an additional 50 cents.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Two of the best ways to gauge a political race are polls and dough.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dough
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When Sullivan launched his show, there was no money to pay guests, so Robinson agreed to appear for free.—
Pam Windsor,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The foundations raise private money from students’ families and other donors to fill in gaps in programming, supplies and other needs at schools that aren’t covered by state funding.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The alternative is the Tier 3 cash payment option, which will be a share of the settlement after administration costs and claims are received.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since the poll’s inception in 1998, the average cash gift left by the Tooth Fairy has increased 285% from $1.30 to $5.01 per tooth.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the same way that 16th century bankers and traders had an incentive to use coins (which all had the same face value) with some lower quality metal.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The bronze coin was minted by ancient Jews between 69 and 70 A.D.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The world’s most valuable digital currency had climbed to roughly $124,380 around 8:30 p.m. EST, according to Coinbase data from TradingView.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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After finding the currency and reporting it, the crew cleaned and deodorized the bills and returned all of the loot to the homeowner.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Dough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dough. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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