dollar

noun

ˈdä-lər How to pronounce dollar (audio)
Definition of dollarnext
as in buck
a U.S. currency bill representing 100 cents a wad of dollars in his pocket

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Recent Examples of dollar An anticipated surge in prescriptions could also cause a supply bottleneck and cost taxpayers millions of dollars. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 July 2026 Two years after opening in the historic 1920s venue, Stile DTLA has unveiled its multimillion-dollar renovation. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Crypto was also the biggest corporate donor in the 2024 elections, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars across various congressional races and several million dollars to Trump’s presidential campaign. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2026 Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs. — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dollar
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  1. buck
  2. one
Noun
  • The Street is 500 bucks more, priced at $5,499, and comes with a two-year unlimited mileage warranty.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Passengers who have flexible schedules can hop aboard at the last minute for as little as a hundred bucks per person.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of buck
Noun
  • Eligible buyers will receive $3,500 off for new EVs and $1,750 off for used ones.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Another one is peace and hope for all mankind still the goal?
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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“Dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollar. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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