Definition of monetarynext
as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments an economist who is critical of this administration's monetary policies

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Recent Examples of monetary In Texas, economic damages cover quantifiable monetary losses. William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 Katy Meagher with Neighbors 4 Neighbors echoed that message, saying monetary donations allow relief organizations to maximize every dollar. Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Cook’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, said Trump was trying to bend monetary decisions to his political will. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Local, national and international organizations quickly mobilized to collect monetary donations and urgently needed supplies. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary
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  • The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
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  • The memorandum of understanding signed last week between the US and Iran is meant to halt fighting, open the Strait of Hormuz and offer economic relief to Iran in exchange for a pledge never to develop nuclear weapons.
    Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 June 2026
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  • Following a meeting with the company at the 2026 BofA Global Tech Conference, along with recent channel checks, Arya raised his sales outlook for Credo by 2%-11% for fiscal 2027-2028 and his earnings per share (EPS) outlook by 5%-15%.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 June 2026
  • Even Moore has acknowledged the need to modify portions of the Blueprint because of its long-term fiscal challenges.
    Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026

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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monetary. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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