greenbacks

noun

plural of greenback
as in bills
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 greenbacks Countries buying oil did so in greenbacks. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 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 If Florida State continues to lose games against those teams, greenbacks could start to flow in to help with the buyout. — Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025 That vault of greenbacks comes with a set of expectations from fans, your bosses and the boosters/collectives funneling the nation’s finest athletes into the factory. — Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025 In an attempt to boost gamer bankrolls, this only occasionally profitable bettor will attempt to stack greenbacks under the lights. — Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 Dude confiscated it for greenbacks, melted it down, and buried it? — Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenbacks
  1. bills
  2. dollars
  3. cash
  4. notes
  5. money
Noun
  • But those inputs and energy bills are not the only factors impacting shoe prices.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • However, bankruptcy can result from many circumstances, including job loss, medical bills or other unexpected expenses.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bills
Noun
  • The source of that money matters as federal law guarantees candidates lower broadcast rates for television advertising than super PACs, allowing Talarico's campaign dollars to go further in buying TV exposure than outside Republican groups.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • India is 鈥渋ncreasingly important for our capital,鈥� Al Muhairi said, citing its market size and 鈥渕assive infrastructure program鈥� that is driving tens of billions of dollars of investment into the world鈥檚 most populous country.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of dollars
Noun
  • Account holders can generally save their money in cash and invest funds within the accounts, similar to a retirement account like a 401(k).
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In 2004, the Pentagon hosted a contest that promised a cash prize to the winner of a driverless race through the desert.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of cash
Noun
  • At the denouement, Kember is completely alone, his flat, narcotized baritone dripping onto the faded guitar notes like melted mercury.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Meta's popular smart glasses can take photos, capture video and record voice notes or reminders.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of notes
Noun
  • 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

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“Greenbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenbacks. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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