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 Since 2024, the state and federal governments have spent over half a billion dollars on disasters in Ruidoso — nine times the village’s annual budget. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 This provides an organic return buffer during market pullbacks, contrasting sharply with high-beta data center operators that re-invest every dollar into equipment and facilities. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 The company had previously said a penalty in the billions of dollars risked violating its constitutional rights to due process and protection from excessive fines. — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 The Los Angeles home of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne has returned to the market with another million-dollar price cut, just six months after its last appearance. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dollar
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  1. buck
  2. one
Noun
  • Lula's victory bucks a broader rightward shift across Latin America in recent years.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • At nearly 16 bucks, a three-street-taco combo at Serrano’s actually costs a bit more than a similar plate at a brick-and-mortar such as Taqueria La Flama.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of buck
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  • Either way, scientists anticipate finding traces of Mars on Phobos, making the samples an irresistible two-for-one that should help demystify planetary and moon formation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The issue is a tricky one to gauge in California, even in a state that is heavily Democratic.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollar. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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