the dollar

noun

technical
: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.

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And as written last week, the dollar didn’t decline in any notable way from 2021-22. John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Gold prices slipped after hitting a record high earlier on Wednesday as the dollar rose, while U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats kept investors on edge. Daksh Grover, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 In these dynamic and unpredictable times, whether the dollar will remain strong is anyone’s guess. Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 Around that time, some investors also appeared to jump into ETFs that served as a bet that the dollar will rise . Jesse Pound, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the dollar

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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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