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
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Amex has a habit of adding complicated benefits to its top-tier cards, but this benefit bucks that trend.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
In other words, some people could expect to eventually see a few bucks off their monthly electric bills if the IRS says that’s OK.
—Sofi Zeman
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The opportunity cost, then, is significant; administrators must devote a lot of time to make a few million extra bucks a year.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
In recent years, Amazon’s assumption of the Thursday Night Football package and exploratory nibbles from the likes of YouTube have poured billions of bonus bucks into the league’s coffers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
At a time when a latte and a cheese Danish at a local Starbucks can cost you more than $10, McDonald’s is delivering a Sausage McMuffin for three bucks and selling oodles of them.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The swift buildup of China’s nuclear arsenal bucks conventional wisdom on the limits of Beijing’s ambitions.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Quick, easy and 5 bucks for lunch.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
The PencilVac bucks that colorful trigger-action trend, slimming down and streamlining to just the essentials.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
The new program bucks the norm that such moonshot packages are reserved for CEOs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Mullin railed against Paul as someone who frequently bucks the Republican Party on crucial votes, according to reporting by Oklahoma journalist David Arnett.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
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
But Kravitz bucks this notion, proving that his adept songwriting skills translate even four decades later.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Anyone 13 and older can sign up for sessions, starting at 20 bucks, and smash glass bottles and electronics to pieces.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Amex has a habit of adding complicated benefits to its top-tier cards, but this benefit bucks that trend.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
In other words, some people could expect to eventually see a few bucks off their monthly electric bills if the IRS says that’s OK.
—Sofi Zeman
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The opportunity cost, then, is significant; administrators must devote a lot of time to make a few million extra bucks a year.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
In recent years, Amazon’s assumption of the Thursday Night Football package and exploratory nibbles from the likes of YouTube have poured billions of bonus bucks into the league’s coffers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
At a time when a latte and a cheese Danish at a local Starbucks can cost you more than $10, McDonald’s is delivering a Sausage McMuffin for three bucks and selling oodles of them.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The swift buildup of China’s nuclear arsenal bucks conventional wisdom on the limits of Beijing’s ambitions.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Quick, easy and 5 bucks for lunch.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
The brainchild of architect and naval designer Stefano Pastrovich, the quartet bucks marine conventions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
The PencilVac bucks that colorful trigger-action trend, slimming down and streamlining to just the essentials.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
The new program bucks the norm that such moonshot packages are reserved for CEOs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Mullin railed against Paul as someone who frequently bucks the Republican Party on crucial votes, according to reporting by Oklahoma journalist David Arnett.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
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
But Kravitz bucks this notion, proving that his adept songwriting skills translate even four decades later.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucks
Noun
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That report shows the amount of money spent on sportsbook television advertising is down from a peak in 2021 and the industry airs far fewer commercials than the pharmaceutical sector.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Their profession alchemizes money and labor into art, then back to money.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Maden takes thee wine bottle from him and the officers reach for his wrists but Brown resists and yanks his arms back, the video shows.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Leaphorn yanks the jug his way (despite being cuffed) and is able to put the filter packet down his pants.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If a creature is small enough to swallow and not spiny or sticky or otherwise resists Yoshi's tongue, it will be turned into a green egg that's the series standard.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Since the passive material resists this contraction, the mismatch forces the filament to bend, curl, twist, or coil.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Santos then walks to the drive-thru window and hands the bag to the customer.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Someone hands me an invitation to another party for later Saturday night that’s billed to go on until 5am.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Mohamed had paid for the appointment in cash.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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OpenAI was burning cash and needed significantly more for computing resources.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Hezbollah opposes Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel and has not been part of the talks.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Hezbollah opposes Lebanon's direct negotiations with Israel and has not been part of the talks.—
SHEIKH SAALIQ,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Granit Xhaka was the midfielder primarily tasked with threading progressive passes through opposing lines, while Florian Wirtz would often receive these with space to turn and run towards goal.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Southeast Asia doesn’t have the luxury to bet its economic future on a 6,000-mile supply chain that passes through a single, 21-mile-wide chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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