as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
a dollars-and-cents analysis of the situation
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Recent Examples of dollars-and-cents
There could be a dollars-and-cents calculation based on medical costs and out-of-work time.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
For Emma, what could have been a simple dollars-and-cents decision was far more complicated.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
Of 2,000 hospitals in the U.S. reviewed by the organization, only 335 hospitals (16.8%) were found to be sufficient in their disclosure of dollars-and-cents prices.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The numbers have serious impacts on dollars-and-cents issues, from the size of the nation’s workforce to the number of people drawing off programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
—Dante Chinni, NBC News, 4 June 2023
But in a polarized political environment, that dollars-and-cents appeal isn’t what’s breaking through. ‘Removed’ or ‘canceled’?
—Brian Stelter, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2023
Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
For Emma, what could have been a simple dollars-and-cents decision was far more complicated.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
Of 2,000 hospitals in the U.S. reviewed by the organization, only 335 hospitals (16.8%) were found to be sufficient in their disclosure of dollars-and-cents prices.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The numbers have serious impacts on dollars-and-cents issues, from the size of the nation’s workforce to the number of people drawing off programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
—Dante Chinni, NBC News, 4 June 2023
But in a polarized political environment, that dollars-and-cents appeal isn’t what’s breaking through. ‘Removed’ or ‘canceled’?
—Brian Stelter, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dollars-and-cents
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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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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“Dollars-and-cents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollars-and-cents. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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