as in cash
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
I prefer to carry only paper currency, as coins are too heavy
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Recent Examples of currency
Almost 60% of foreign-exchange currency reserves held by central banks around the world are in dollars.
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 10 June 2025
While no breakthroughs were predicted or expected, the leaders reached a consensus in several areas to increase currency stability, restore growth without triggering new inflation, and reduce trade barriers.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 10 June 2025
Both serve the same function: Such large-scale institutional investment in crypto—whether from the government or a company—further legitimizes these digital currencies, ensuring their long-term viability as an asset class.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
The key lesson, however, is that as an international debtor, even with a large market and having the world’s reserve currency, like the U.S., is vulnerable to actions by its creditors.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 10 June 2025
While no breakthroughs were predicted or expected, the leaders reached a consensus in several areas to increase currency stability, restore growth without triggering new inflation, and reduce trade barriers.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 10 June 2025
Both serve the same function: Such large-scale institutional investment in crypto—whether from the government or a company—further legitimizes these digital currencies, ensuring their long-term viability as an asset class.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
The key lesson, however, is that as an international debtor, even with a large market and having the world’s reserve currency, like the U.S., is vulnerable to actions by its creditors.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
Noun
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While cash incentives and catchy songs haven’t proven very effective at convincing people around the world to have children, one thing experts believe might work is cheap or free childcare.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
15 June 2025
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However, the judge ruled neither exchange could be entered as evidence, saying the $1 million cash conversation was too prejudicial, while the Gina message lacked context and the necessary foundation to be shown to the jury.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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So, for an organisation struggling to find the money needed to make English football’s grassroots facilities green and pleasant once more, Khan’s offer was timely and tempting.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The film’s most frightening scene is a fight between Claire and her mom, when the manipulative young woman tries every tactic imaginable to extort money from Kate, from tearing out her hair to kidnapping Cooper.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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What once started as dropping a few coins into the arcade game to get extra lives or special moves has evolved into a more complex ecosystem.—
Bartosz Skwarczek,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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For the San Diegans who’ve plowed serious coin into SDFC matches, the event will pose a challenge.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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