as in peanuts
a very small sum of money
the beauty of this deal is that all the extras won't cost you a dime
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Recent Examples of dime
Hicks caught the pass near the sideline and had blockers in front to turn it into an explosive play, but Carrier turned on a dime and chased down Hicks for a relatively short 9-yard gain.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Both its speed and direction can change on a dime.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite the massive fan base and continued success of the original show through reruns, Shatner hasn't earned a dime in residuals.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Likewise, young Waller proves a revelation, capable of communicating Danny’s vulnerability and brutishness on the turn of a dime.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Both its speed and direction can change on a dime.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite the massive fan base and continued success of the original show through reruns, Shatner hasn't earned a dime in residuals.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Likewise, young Waller proves a revelation, capable of communicating Danny’s vulnerability and brutishness on the turn of a dime.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dime
Noun
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The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, hay rides, corn festivals, and pumpkin patches are all family-friendly ways to ring in the season.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The yellow color of the hay also seamlessly blends with other fall decorations, such as pumpkins, flowers, and leaves.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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Trying to move in earlier to accommodate a pittance of an audience is mind boggling stupidity.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the mitigation the Kraft Group is offering is a pittance of the amount the city should be getting for a 25,000 seat stadium.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Dime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dime. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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