as in cash
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
trying to scrape up the kale to buy more dope
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Recent Examples of kale
Young lettuce, kale, or broccoli plants should be planted so the root ball is level with the soil surface or just below; burying the stem or the crown too deeply can lead to rotting.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Check your area’s average last-frost date before planting, and prioritize the cold-hardy options — kale, spinach, peas, cabbage — for the earliest sowings.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Swiss chard can be replaced with spinach or kale.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Considered a healthy and colorful alternative to kale or spinach (and resistant to most pests), Swiss chard can be enjoyed in various ways.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Check your area’s average last-frost date before planting, and prioritize the cold-hardy options — kale, spinach, peas, cabbage — for the earliest sowings.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Swiss chard can be replaced with spinach or kale.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Considered a healthy and colorful alternative to kale or spinach (and resistant to most pests), Swiss chard can be enjoyed in various ways.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kale
Noun
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Mohamed had paid for the appointment in cash.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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OpenAI was burning cash and needed significantly more for computing resources.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Noun
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That report shows the amount of money spent on sportsbook television advertising is down from a peak in 2021 and the industry airs far fewer commercials than the pharmaceutical sector.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Their profession alchemizes money and labor into art, then back to money.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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There is another half of this coin as well, as Bungie also indicates that a pure PvP mode may be coming.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Foreign governments are dumping US Treasury bonds to stabilize their currencies amid the energy shock and financial volatility triggered by the Iran war.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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The Bank of Japan was reported to have intervened in currency markets in late March and early April after the yen weakened past the politically sensitive 160 level, as surging oil import costs widened Japan's current account deficit and stoked fears of a depreciation spiral.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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When ready to bake, transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with the crescent dough and cheese, and bake as directed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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This was underlined by a photo of Kate kneading dough wearing her engagement ring, the one with a huge sapphire in the middle.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Anyone 13 and older can sign up for sessions, starting at 20 bucks, and smash glass bottles and electronics to pieces.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Amex has a habit of adding complicated benefits to its top-tier cards, but this benefit bucks that trend.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Instead of diving into a massive bowl of raw cabbage and beans overnight, Kuminski recommends easing in.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Check your area’s average last-frost date before planting, and prioritize the cold-hardy options — kale, spinach, peas, cabbage — for the earliest sowings.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Beijing also seeks access to top-end chips made by American manufacturers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Another task involved answering elementary school questions with a giant pencil, and the final showdown was over a Plinko-esque game with specialized chips.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Kale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kale. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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