as in fiscal
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
the financial world was watching the stock market closely
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Recent Examples of financial
Saturn and Neptune will be conjoining in Aries on February 20, which might wipe the slate clean where financial entanglements, clients, and other sources of support are involved.
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Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Romance scams are a type of imposter scam that occurs when a fraudster creates a fake online identity to gain a victim’s trust and manipulate their target into giving them money or even gaining access to their financial accounts.
—Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
That was due to the 2025 financial results GM reported—beating expectations despite a quarterly loss.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Romance scams are a type of imposter scam that occurs when a fraudster creates a fake online identity to gain a victim’s trust and manipulate their target into giving them money or even gaining access to their financial accounts.
—Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
That was due to the 2025 financial results GM reported—beating expectations despite a quarterly loss.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for financial
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If approved, the county’s fiscal officer will enter the lease.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The protests began in late December amid widespread anger over economic hardship, political repression and corruption, according to reports.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the event a central bank loses independence, policymakers tend to favor lower interest rates as a means of boosting short-term economic activity, analysts previously told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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In its brief, the state chamber argues that unpredictable monetary judgments against local governments could lead to widespread financial instability.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brook stated that the benefits to America’s interests must outweigh the costs, including monetary and human, for this operation to be morally legitimate.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financial. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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