money order

noun

Definition of money ordernext
as in paper money

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Recent Examples of money order But the reality of how Windley got the money order wasn’t so cut and dry. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026 Windley was arrested in 2005, after buying a stove for his mother with a money order that turned out to be stolen. — ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026 Rose was given a money order for the restitution Friday. — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 Jolly, 31, is accused of stealing and cashing more than $5,400 in money orders in total from four people. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for money order
Recent Examples of Synonyms for money order
  1. paper money
  2. promissory note
  3. folding money
  4. draft
  5. dollar
  6. banknote
Noun
  • Math learning materials often include paper money, flashcards, blocks, charts, dice, or measuring instruments.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • The United States adopts paper money during the Civil War, which causes an inflation.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Definition of paper money
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  • The transaction was funded with $20 million in cash at closing and a $100 million promissory note due five years from closing, accruing interest at 5% annually.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 May 2026
  • The promissory note, along with the mortgage that goes with it, is the document that says who owes the money to the bank.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Definition of promissory note
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  • Not all vendors accept credit cards or electronic payments, so make sure to bring your folding money.
    — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
  • And on New Year's Day, the traditional Southern spread consists of black-eyed peas and collard greens (symbols for wealth—coins and green folding money, respectively), ham or pork (for prosperity), and cornbread (for gold).
    — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 30 Nov. 2021
Definition of folding money
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  • Adell has spent his entire career with the Angels after being the 10th overall pick in the 2017 amateur draft.
    — David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The draft rules would require more documentation from parents who are homeless or unemployed, the people familiar with the deliberations told The Associated Press.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of draft
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  • The area has also grown to be a regional economic engine with the nearby Alliance development generating billions of dollars in impact.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • The department even dealt with budgetary issues tied to the millions of dollars in settlement payouts, as well as overtime, just this year.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of dollar
Noun
  • Could Leonardo da Vinci, alongside imagery of visitors strolling through art exhibitions, become the face of future euro banknotes?
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
  • The customer who walks in with banknotes is the customer digital challengers have never been able to reach.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of banknote

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“Money order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/money%20order. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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