as in bills
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 greenbacks
Countries buying oil did so in greenbacks.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Alas, greenbacks are hardly available to people such as Tamara Mendoza, 65, who lives in the working-class Valle district.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
If Florida State continues to lose games against those teams, greenbacks could start to flow in to help with the buyout.
—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
Dude confiscated it for greenbacks, melted it down, and buried it?
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Alas, greenbacks are hardly available to people such as Tamara Mendoza, 65, who lives in the working-class Valle district.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
If Florida State continues to lose games against those teams, greenbacks could start to flow in to help with the buyout.
—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
Dude confiscated it for greenbacks, melted it down, and buried it?
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenbacks
Noun
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That extra work drives up electricity bills and pressures the unit to overperform.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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For many corporate leaders, energy risk means just higher fuel and electricity bills.—
Victor Nian,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
Noun
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During the first three months of this year, Frontier Airlines disclosed an operating loss of two hundred and eighty-three million dollars.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The city and these businesses spend thousands of dollars each year cleaning up.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Spirit’s losses grew, and its cash pile shrank.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Inspired by the strength and history of the French monarchy, Aventus features top notes of pineapple and bergamot with heart notes of birch and patchouli and base notes of ambergris, sandalwood and oakmoss.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The official tasting notes describe crisp oak, sweet vanilla, and candied fruit on the nose, followed by ripe berries, honey, and caramel on the palate, finishing with cherry and creamy barrel tones.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The high-profile event raises money for the Met’s Costume Institute, and each year the dress code for the gala takes cues from the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Americans cannot afford, in lives or in money, more unrestrained, never-ending wars.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Greenbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenbacks. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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