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
The dollar index is up 1.2% this week as the greenback has benefited from investors seeking safe havens as well as nerves about inflation that could keep the Federal Reserve on hold, supporting the dollar.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping has greenback envy.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2026
The value of the greenback has fallen nearly 10% since the outset of last year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
Alas, greenbacks are hardly available to people such as Tamara Mendoza, 65, who lives in the working-class Valle district.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping has greenback envy.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2026
The value of the greenback has fallen nearly 10% since the outset of last year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
Alas, greenbacks are hardly available to people such as Tamara Mendoza, 65, who lives in the working-class Valle district.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenback
Noun
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The bill, which does not mention PMPS by name, covers complications including chronic pain.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hinduja's hefty two billion dollar restoration investment, over eight years, has included a 25-meter downward excavation to create the wellness levels of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Dinner was a delicate salad that Joan had made from thirty-seven dollars’ worth of farmers’-market produce, and a fresh pasta from an extraordinarily expensive local business that the residents of the Lower Haight enthusiastically supported.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Family, friends reeling from loss In a note about the tragedy, Metayer Bowen’s family reflected on her role as a daughter, aunt and friend.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those notes of fragility lent weight to the question of whether Sal would live or die once the police closed in.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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For example, if a prediction market company wants to expand internationally to, say Mexico or the Philippines, its users could convert local currency into stablecoins through Latitude’s infrastructure.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Exports have played a critical role in sustaining economic growth, stabilizing the currency, and supporting recovery following the economic crisis of 2022.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Greenback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenback. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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