as in bill
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
she threw a few greenbacks on the counter to pay for the drinks
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Recent Examples of greenback
If Florida State continues to lose games against those teams, greenbacks could start to flow in to help with the buyout.
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That vault of greenbacks comes with a set of expectations from fans, your bosses and the boosters/collectives funneling the nation’s finest athletes into the factory.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
In an attempt to boost gamer bankrolls, this only occasionally profitable bettor will attempt to stack greenbacks under the lights.
—Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The digital dirham likely further entrenches the US dollar’s dominance, because the UAE’s currency is pegged to the greenback, but gives US regulators less oversight over financial flows.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That vault of greenbacks comes with a set of expectations from fans, your bosses and the boosters/collectives funneling the nation’s finest athletes into the factory.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
In an attempt to boost gamer bankrolls, this only occasionally profitable bettor will attempt to stack greenbacks under the lights.
—Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The digital dirham likely further entrenches the US dollar’s dominance, because the UAE’s currency is pegged to the greenback, but gives US regulators less oversight over financial flows.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenback
Noun
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When a subscription appears on a regular bill, sign-up friction tends to fall and cancellation resistance tends to rise.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The bill includes incentives for schools to lower the cost of a degree and to ensure that graduates meet certain average income thresholds, a nudge to help students attain degrees in fields that offer enhanced opportunities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As other experts have stressed, many billions of dollars are required, and, at minimum, 3-5 years needed before any significant results could be achieved.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Will neighborhood restaurants, retailers, and service providers capture hospitality and tourism dollars generated by stadium events, or will that spending bypass the community?—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Like the scribbled notes of teenage girls in the margins of a notebook.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vanke stated during online creditor meetings earlier this month that all notes would be treated on an equal footing, though no specific details were provided, people familiar with the matter said.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The yen touched its strongest level since October in US trading Tuesday after comments from Japanese officials, including just recently the finance minister, fueled speculation that the government may intervene in the market to prevent the currency from resuming its decline.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Reagan proceeded to give the country back to the people through tax cuts, deregulation and restoration of the integrity of our currency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Greenback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenback. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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