currency

noun

ˈkər-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce currency (audio)
Definition of currencynext
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 I prefer to carry only paper currency, as coins are too heavy

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Recent Examples of currency Stripping out currency swings and acquisitions, sales fell 5% as Chinese shoppers pulled back. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 But modern day stresses are replaced with real life stresses for the tribe, like finding water, staying warm, and protecting the herd—the family’s currency—from jackals and wild dogs. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 Both those historic actions happened as part of the Biden administration's focus on anti-money laundering and efforts to promote compliance with the then-emerging virtual currency industry. — Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026 Some analysts have cautioned that the GDRs could leave Kenyan investors exposed to FX risks as the GDR tracks the Lagos share price, which is in naira, meaning currency devaluation could significantly affect investors. — semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for currency
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  1. cash
  2. money
  3. coin
Noun
  • For founders sitting atop a mountain of stock, that beats selling shares, paying tax, and then giving away the cash.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Strategists in both parties said that this redistricting scramble has changed how donors are being approached for state legislative races — rarely the first places where the largest political funders send their cash.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of cash
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  • In 2024, the CFPB proposed a rule that would require the disclosure of tips and fees as finance charges as an APR, or the total yearly cost of borrowing money.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The question confronting Israel and its international partners is not simply whether money should flow into Gaza, but also who controls it—and whether the next arrangement will avoid the failures of the last.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of money
Noun
  • This is paired with a custom signature Dover Street Market hut logo nickel coin placed within the traditional penny slot.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This time, burglars stole gold and silver coins worth more than $100,000.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of coin

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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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