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 Market expectations of forthcoming tighter monetary policy — meaning rate hikes — are already causing more restrictive financial and lending conditions, according to European economist at Goldman Sachs Alexandre Stott. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 May 2026 New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has adopted a hybrid dovish-hawkish stance on monetary policy over the past two years. Andrew Moran, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026 The lawsuit does not specify monetary damages being sought. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 The United States has powered through a change of power in Washington, a trade war, a hot war with Iran, a sharp round of monetary tightening, and an extended government shutdown without the engine giving out. Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary
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Adjective
  • It is not intended as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • In higher-risk scenarios such as financial transfers or accessing sensitive information, KYA allows organizations to verify that a real human is actively approving an action, and preventing bad actors or rogue AI agents from causing harm.
    Andrew Sever, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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  • Advance was known in the industry for a pledge that employees who weren’t in a union would have jobs regardless of economic downturns or technological advances.
    Scott Mayerowitz, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
  • Global economic development was set back by decades.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
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  • In addition to the 10-year’s move to four-decade highs, the 30-year yield has moved above 4%, reflecting heightened concern over not only the fiscal risks but also inflation pressures.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 May 2026
  • According to budget documents, the Space Force plans to request roughly $7 billion for SB-AMTI efforts in fiscal 2027.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026

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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monetary. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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