as in money
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
hoping to win some major bucks at the slot machines
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as in yanks
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion
the car bucked and stalled
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as in resists
to refuse to give in to
bucked the trend to outdo everyone else and just wore the same clothes they had in previous years
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as in hands
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
buck each box to the next person in line, and the last person will stack them in the storeroom
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Recent Examples of bucks
Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Over 3 billion bucks in overall box office take?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Trees and bucks cover eco-friendly cork wallpaper that ties to an antelope statue to signal the travels of Edgar Perry while Lutie’s (his wife) room is its opposite with light salmon shades contrasting wild leopard carpet and soft velvets.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
This low-budget-looking spot was way more successful than the company's previous 2000 Super Bowl ad, the one that bragged about wasting 2 million bucks while showing a monkey dancing on a bucket.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Player props have become such a big and fun part of betting on the big game, so here are 11 that are worth sprinkling a few bucks on.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Today, all flavors cost $6 except for the gluten-free Toffee-tastic cookies, which run 7 bucks.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Sometime after moving to Vegas for an academic job in his twenties, Ted hit his first jackpot on a video poker machine, pocketing a thousand bucks—then got another big win less than a week later.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Three million bucks from the Silicon Valley luminary (who’s actually registered to vote in Florida).
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Chili purists say there’s no place for beans in real chili, but since this recipe already bucks tradition by using turkey instead of ground beef, all bets are off.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The administration’s lack of warning to Congress bucks laws and precedents.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
The Big Apple’s real estate boom bucks the narrative from just a few months ago, when some of New York’s elite were preparing to pack their bags should democratic socialist Mamdani become the next mayor.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2025
But Kravitz bucks this notion, proving that his adept songwriting skills translate even four decades later.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Most of Osbourne’s songs and full-lengths are on the decline, which isn’t unusual at this point in the grieving process, but one track from his group bucks the downward trend and climbs to a new peak decades after its release.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Millions of dollars in federal funds were set to flow once again to the Hudson River Tunnel Thursday night, after a federal court order blocking the bucks expired.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Over 3 billion bucks in overall box office take?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Trees and bucks cover eco-friendly cork wallpaper that ties to an antelope statue to signal the travels of Edgar Perry while Lutie’s (his wife) room is its opposite with light salmon shades contrasting wild leopard carpet and soft velvets.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
This low-budget-looking spot was way more successful than the company's previous 2000 Super Bowl ad, the one that bragged about wasting 2 million bucks while showing a monkey dancing on a bucket.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Player props have become such a big and fun part of betting on the big game, so here are 11 that are worth sprinkling a few bucks on.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Today, all flavors cost $6 except for the gluten-free Toffee-tastic cookies, which run 7 bucks.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Sometime after moving to Vegas for an academic job in his twenties, Ted hit his first jackpot on a video poker machine, pocketing a thousand bucks—then got another big win less than a week later.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Three million bucks from the Silicon Valley luminary (who’s actually registered to vote in Florida).
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
There are many reasons why America bucks this global trend, but much of it comes down to an historic reliance on unions to fight for time off and their waning influence today, coupled with a demanding work culture that hasn’t evolved much since the industrial revolution.
—Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Chili purists say there’s no place for beans in real chili, but since this recipe already bucks tradition by using turkey instead of ground beef, all bets are off.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The administration’s lack of warning to Congress bucks laws and precedents.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
The Big Apple’s real estate boom bucks the narrative from just a few months ago, when some of New York’s elite were preparing to pack their bags should democratic socialist Mamdani become the next mayor.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2025
But Kravitz bucks this notion, proving that his adept songwriting skills translate even four decades later.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Most of Osbourne’s songs and full-lengths are on the decline, which isn’t unusual at this point in the grieving process, but one track from his group bucks the downward trend and climbs to a new peak decades after its release.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucks
Noun
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Karen Powers overheard the adjuster accusing her husband and brother of having failed to perform work with the money that State Farm had issued on the earlier claim.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cathy is also a woman feeling the pressure of getting married, ideally to a dude with money.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Judy yanks Mikey’s roller trunk out of the mud and leads him toward one of the nearby hiking trails.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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Suddenly, someone in the audience yanks her violently into the screaming mass of people.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Toruño resists the label of activist but embraces the political nature of her work.—
Yamlek Mojica,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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This would not be possible in two or three dimensions, but the words are arranged in tens of thousands of them, a geometry that doggedly resists visualization.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The artist then walks over and hands Lincoln what appears to be a Grammy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Linden grabs a bottle of water from our minifridge and hands it to me.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The video suddenly jerks away as the vehicle starts to move and shots can be heard.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Before that, the inspirational Moon opposes mending Chiron, stirring tender feelings around support, boundaries, and care.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hamel is a member of the Franklin Park Defenders, a group that firmly opposes the stadium and wants a more affordable option.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Weather Service also said in its daily forecast discussion that a change in the current dry, mild weather pattern is coming toward the end of next week as a weak system passes mainly through Oregon and Washington.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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After the deadline passes, no new candidates may enter the race or withdraw their declarations.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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