as in cash
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
coins and bills are considered legal tender, but postage stamps are not
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Recent Examples of legal tender
Missouri lawmakers this week, in a move that surprised some, approved a controversial bill that would make gold and silver legal tender in the state.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
The talk of the town has been nation-state adoption of Bitcoin, from El Salvador’s experiment with Bitcoin as legal tender to recent actions in the United States with the new Administration.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
In Florida, the state Senate passed a bill back to the House of Representatives that would establish silver and gold as a legal tender, reported Florida Politics.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Although the Treasury Department recently announced plans to stop production of the one-cent coin, the penny will remain legal tender.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
The talk of the town has been nation-state adoption of Bitcoin, from El Salvador’s experiment with Bitcoin as legal tender to recent actions in the United States with the new Administration.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
In Florida, the state Senate passed a bill back to the House of Representatives that would establish silver and gold as a legal tender, reported Florida Politics.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Although the Treasury Department recently announced plans to stop production of the one-cent coin, the penny will remain legal tender.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legal tender
Noun
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The bar staff said a water would cost $2 — and only cash would be accepted.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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And lately, many well-off consumers who might qualify for the tax break have trended more toward paying cash, Smoke said.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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There are several benefits to installing a bidet, including saving money on toilet paper and wipes, as well as helping to prevent clogs caused by excessive use of these products.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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While the agency expected to receive the grant funding on July 1, state officials noted that the federal government has until Sept. 30, 2026, to release the money to the states.—
Silas Allen
July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
Noun
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For centuries, and in all kinds of weather, the British have licked ice creams, strolled piers and dropped coins in arcade games at the seaside.—
Suyin Haynes,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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In the fall of 2022, U.S. spies said the chances of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine were 50% − a coin flip.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Reserves must be 1:1 backed by liquid assets, with the flexibility to issue stablecoins pegged to any official currency, such as HKD, USD, or offshore RMB, leveraging Hong Kong’s currency peg.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The crypto sector has long believed digital currencies represent the future of finance.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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“Legal tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legal%20tender. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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