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as in money
slang
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'll buy that tomorrow, when I get some bread
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as in food
substances intended to be eaten
supplied his charges with bread and a place to stay
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Recent Examples of bread
Ryne Stanek brought loaves of bread baked by his wife Jessica on Friday, leaving them in the lockers of some of his teammates.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
The bread and honey have been put away in the hope that this ordeal will eventually be over.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
According to the national average, white bread was about $1.93 per pound in January.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The sausage or weiner is dipped in a batter made of bread crumbs rather than cornmeal, and often paired with melty cheese and sometimes even squid ink.
—Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
The bread and honey have been put away in the hope that this ordeal will eventually be over.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
According to the national average, white bread was about $1.93 per pound in January.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The sausage or weiner is dipped in a batter made of bread crumbs rather than cornmeal, and often paired with melty cheese and sometimes even squid ink.
—Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
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That figure reflects actual sales made through October — the holiday period money isn’t distributed until later in the fiscal year, the staff report notes.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Well, apparently the Kentucky distillery is continuing its altruistic streak, because starting today nonprofit organizations can apply to the 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities initiative to receive some of its most valuable bottles to auction off to raise money for a series of good causes.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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In addition, some state bills, such as legislation in Pennsylvania and Tennessee, focused on the use of the vaccine in livestock and food production.—
Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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There was also a second cleaner, who swept away the plastic bottles, wrappers, empty juice containers, plates of food, and other garbage that the passengers tossed on the floor.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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The knife was displayed on a table along with cash and a cellphone.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Strong cash flows helped the firm swing to a net cash position of £475 million from having net debt of £2 billion in 2023.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meme coins, of which there are thousands, sit at the furthest end of the risk spectrum.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Bahamas Assembly approved the coins, commissioning the Soho Mint in Birmingham, England, to produce them.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Right now, approximately 17% of the Nasdaq 100 is down double digits, the market is speaking loud and clear: when the hype ends, the story stumbles, and there’s no meat on the bone, investors can lose a lot of money.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The meat is remarkably flavorful and the skin has a beautiful texture that keeps you wanting more.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Her dishes can appear sculptural — tall peaks of radicchio jutting from a salad or long-stemmed flowers sprouting from a cake — while her signature dumplings and fortune cookies weave psychedelic colorways into the dough.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Oreo footlong cookie, made with Subway's chocolate chip cookie dough base, Oreo pieces and topped with vanilla cream, will only be available for a limited time.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the last few months, the digital currency attained fresh, all-time highs on anticipation surrounding the policy changes that could materialize as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump securing reelection and the Republicans taking control of both the House and Senate.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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If the ruble stayed at the current level, the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia may have to take action to weaken it, such as through a temporary decrease in foreign currency sales.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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