as in bill
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
she threw a few greenbacks on the counter to pay for the drinks
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Recent Examples of greenback
As the greenback moved upward, European currencies found themselves at multi-year lows.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of global currencies, advanced nearly 7% in 2024 .
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Despite this, the currency is standing at around 158 against the greenback, at its weakest since July lows.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Tan at Morningstar said the strength of the greenback adds pressure on the BOJ to increase rates so as to prop up the yen and mitigate inflation risks.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of global currencies, advanced nearly 7% in 2024 .
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Despite this, the currency is standing at around 158 against the greenback, at its weakest since July lows.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Tan at Morningstar said the strength of the greenback adds pressure on the BOJ to increase rates so as to prop up the yen and mitigate inflation risks.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenback
Noun
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Just last week, the Florida House overwhelmingly approved a bill that would limit the governor’s role in university governance, including a provision barring him and members of his administration from discussing job vacancies.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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More: Could a GOP bill prevent some married women from voting?—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration is threatening billions of dollars in federal funding to elite universities over their policies on diversity, equity and inclusion.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Whether preparing a soufflé or closing a multi-million dollar deal, focusing on each step can set you up for long-term success.—
Jacob Orrin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The honey notes are sweeter but more complex than your typical cocktail syrup.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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Did husband and wife discuss each weekly session based on her notes?—
Heller McAlpin,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Bears traded away a massive amount of draft currency, sending the 49ers a four-pack of picks — Nos. 3, 67 and 111 in that year’s draft plus a 2018 third-rounder — to slide up one peg to No. 2 on the draft board to draft Mitch Trubisky, a quarterback at North Carolina.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Their faces have appeared on currency, Streets bear their names, children learn about them in school.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Greenback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenback. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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