Thesaurus results for GREENBACK

greenback

noun

ˈgrēn-ˌbak

Definition of greenback

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 Seventy percent of the greenback cutthroat trout habitat in Colorado comes from roadless areas. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 Brook trout typically compete with greenback cutthroat trout, and even prey on the younger greenbacks. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Back in the mid-1980s, the dollar’s strength against other major currencies triggered a crisis that had Washington reducing the value of the greenback, a key factor that led to the stock market crash in 1987. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The dollar’s valuation says little about dollar hegemony Executives and investors around the world have good reason to care about the greenback’s value as their revenues, assets, liabilities, and competitiveness often depend on it. — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenback

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Mitchell-Namdar said Pink Aid’s mission is to provide emergency aid assistance to those struggling during treatment, whether that means paying an electric bill, rent, offering wigs or lymphedema sleeves.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Right now any one senator can stop a bill from passing quickly by themselves.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of bill

Noun

However, sustained gold purchases by central banks continue to provide crucial underlying support, potentially propelling prices back toward roughly 4,400 dollars per ounce by year end.

— , CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
These gaps in our system are leaving people behind and costing our health system billions of dollars.

— Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of dollar

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Judging by the looks on display that night, the brand’s slinky, minimalist vibe is still hitting the right note.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Trump hit the same note during a campaign swing through Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday, arguing the economy was better than its public perception.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of note

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Argentina's Treasury faces nearly $25 billion in foreign-currency debt payments coming due in 2027.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, China is attracting more visitors with its visa-free entry policies, and Japan’s weak currency is drawing in a record number of tourists.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of currency

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