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
didn't have to spend a lot of dough for a new stereo
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Recent Examples of dough
Caramel swirl, mint chip, or cookie dough all make indulgent fillings that work well with the chocolate ganache and Oreo cookie crust.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice water over mixture and continue using folding motion to combine until small portion of dough holds together when squeezed in palm of your hand, adding up to 2 tablespoons remaining ice water if necessary.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The cookie dough was sold at Target starting June 11, according to the recall notice.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Sheeted, cut into triangles, and rolled in the tradition of a classic croissant, the pastry reflects precise lamination, reimagined through potato dough to achieve a texture that is both light and savory.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice water over mixture and continue using folding motion to combine until small portion of dough holds together when squeezed in palm of your hand, adding up to 2 tablespoons remaining ice water if necessary.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The cookie dough was sold at Target starting June 11, according to the recall notice.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Sheeted, cut into triangles, and rolled in the tradition of a classic croissant, the pastry reflects precise lamination, reimagined through potato dough to achieve a texture that is both light and savory.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dough
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For the superstar whose private jet is tracked, whose every appearance is documented and whose movements become global headlines within minutes, an arena transformed into a private world may be the closest thing to privacy that money can buy.
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Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
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One of several bags of cash found inside the home of Mario Rocha during an FBI search of his residence in August 2025, as seen in a photograph contained in a court document.
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But SpaceX is burning cash on its AI businesses, and investors are making a bet that the company will be able to reach profitability in the future.
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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
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Now, the new Heritage Coin collection takes the original coin watch to all new heights – but exclusive ones.
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In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns.
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Even before the war started, Iran’s economy was in dismal shape with the crash of the currency and soaring inflation.
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“Dough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dough. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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