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 Those who want to help can make a monetary donation to support spay and neuter programs or share information about the effort to help the organization reach more people who can offer support, officials said. Eric Henderson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 The maximum penalty for bribery is 15 years in prison and a fine of either $250,000 or three times the monetary value of the bribe, often whichever is greater. Tolu Talabi, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2026 The fight against microplastics is getting a major monetary boost outside the inclusion in the new CLL list. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 For more information on making monetary donations to the instrument repair fund, call (414) 459-3447. Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary
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  • The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • What’s more, insurance companies — which are always working on complex models to manage the flow of claims, and therefore minimize financial losses — are increasingly using AI to tighten the faucet.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • City officials and economic development professionals have claimed to have signed non-disclosure agreements with the company, limiting their ability to talk about the project publicly.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In our assessment, the public may hear less about where policy is heading but see faster changes when economic conditions shift.
    Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.
    Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Addressing climate change may be important, but the real existential threat to our state is its fiscal well-being.
    John Moorlach, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026

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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monetary. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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