sawbuck

Definition of sawbucknext
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sawbuck For that bit of hilarious historical synchronicity alone, Asked and Answered is worth folding into your more fantastical exotics, or even a sawbuck on the nose. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 In most cases, $10 above the single-Mac price gets you three licenses; another sawbuck raises that to five. — PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 But try that nowadays and the guy will laugh derisively, then pick up your sawbuck between his thumb and index finger, like a piece of filth, and hand it back to you. — Jack Handey, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 And just like that, two sawbucks bought you entry into the annals of Michigan golf history. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 25 June 2019 The sawbuck, which should get its own shot of color and hit streets next spring. — Wired Staff, WIRED, 28 Sep. 2004
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sawbuck
Noun
  • While the Amalfi Coast’s dirty little secret is its lack of beaches (which become jam-packed come high season), Borgo Santandrea comes with a fabulous private one—and a chic beach club for its guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • To [React with exaggerated surprise] is to DO A DOUBLE TAKE — as in, to take out double letters (not consecutive ones, mind you).
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026
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
Noun
  • By now, Robin is in his early fifties and still living in Edinburgh.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • Just two players recorded fifties — England’s Harry Brook and Emilio Gay — and four different bowlers took five wickets or more in an innings, the first time that has happened in a Lord’s Test.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Their current fibers measure about 1 millimeter across, but improved fabrication methods could reduce that thickness to tens of micrometers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Waymo is in the process of increasing capacity in Mesa to manufacture tens of thousands of units per year.
    — Henry Payne, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This deal is going for under a C-note, so don't hesitate!
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The official pocketed the 25 C-notes and wrote out the permit.
    — Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • At the other end of the market, have a Chelsea dual-action pump for a fiver.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Since movie-ticket purchases are not necessary, customers can just grab a bucket and a fiver (plus tax), and Netflix and chill with way too much popcorn for however many people fit on your couch.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The first week was Joe getting most of the twos and Sam mixing in.
    — Cal Phillips June 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
  • Boston also finished effectively at the rim (8-for-10) and was efficient on non-paint twos (5-for-8), with Tatum excelling in both areas.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Oura might not be under the same pressure to access capital as a cash-burning startup.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The program gives cash to service members who suffer severe injuries.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Sawbuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sawbuck. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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