Thesaurus results for LOLLY

lolly

noun

ˈlä-lē

Definition of lolly

British

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 had to cough up the lolly when I lost the bet

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Recent Examples of lolly The now-viral clip shows Burgess's mom treating Bear to a Ninja Turtle puppy lolly. — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 Tests confirmed that the lollies tested contained potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine. — Anna Gordon, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024 Kids can help themselves to lollies and ice creams from a large chest freezer under the shade of a green parasol. — Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024 Even better, Ring Pops are a smart, toy-like alternative to stick lollies for hands-free holding. — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023 This gourmet chocolate shop makes everything from message heart chocolate lollies to heart truffles. — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 4 Feb. 2020

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The 2026 midterm elections are set to become the most expensive on record, as Republicans pour cash into battleground races to defy history and maintain control of Congress.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
That allows rights owners to unlock cash from income streams that may continue for decades.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

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Higher mortgage rates are also giving buyers leverage to press sellers for money to buy down their rate for a few years or for the life of the loan, reducing their overall borrowing costs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The halftime show began in partnership with The Salvation Army in 1997 as a way to raise money for the long-standing charity.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

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