as in bill
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 greenback
India’s rupee recently plunged to a record low as a result of pressure from a strong greenback and selling by foreign portfolio investors.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
This could reverberate across financial markets, as investors quickly try to reposition ahead of more Fed rate cuts than are currently priced into expectations, supporting bond, equity, and industrial commodity prices in the second quarter, while weighing on bond yields and the greenback.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
During the first trade spat in 2018 and 2019, the yuan depreciated by 11.5% versus the greenback and offset about two-thirds of the tariff hike, according to analysis from Morgan Stanley economists including Robin Xing.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 29 Nov. 2024
The gauge of the greenback against a basket of currencies was up 0.8% at 11:20 a.m.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
This could reverberate across financial markets, as investors quickly try to reposition ahead of more Fed rate cuts than are currently priced into expectations, supporting bond, equity, and industrial commodity prices in the second quarter, while weighing on bond yields and the greenback.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
During the first trade spat in 2018 and 2019, the yuan depreciated by 11.5% versus the greenback and offset about two-thirds of the tariff hike, according to analysis from Morgan Stanley economists including Robin Xing.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 29 Nov. 2024
The gauge of the greenback against a basket of currencies was up 0.8% at 11:20 a.m.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenback
Noun
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Trump administration vows to rehire DOGE Treasury Department employee who resigned over racist posts Turco said Lincoln, whose likeness is also on the $5 bill, was added to the coin in 1909.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The three lawmakers lead the legislature’s General Law Committee, which held a public hearing on the bill Monday afternoon.—
James Watson,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development is stiffing American businesses on hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid bills for work that has already been done, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.—
Ellen Knickmeyer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Daniel had been reportedly seeking visitation rights with their son, as well as millions of dollars.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Elias Pettersson enters the break on a high note It’s been a while, but Canucks centre Elias Pettersson had a meaningful jump Saturday night.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, broccolini has tender stems, smaller florets, and a delicate flavor profile with a subtle sweetness and a hint of peppery notes. Broccolini vs. Broccoli: Which Is Better for Your Recipe? Broccolini and broccoli are both versatile veggies that can be prepared in a variety of ways.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That’s due to the impact of tariffs on the U.S. dollar and other global currencies.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Digital currency exchange Coinbase is slated to report earnings later Thursday.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Greenback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenback. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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