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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
Top it with mashed potatoes and leftover bread smashed into crumbs.
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Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
After all, the original Thanksgiving commemorates the peaceful breaking of bread between European settlers and Native Americans more than four centuries ago.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
Use sesame, focaccia or white bread in place of the sourdough.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Wrap your famous brownies, cookies, breads, or bars in the parchment, then tape and finish it off with a ribbon.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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County records show the woman loaned Amy the money in 2016 to purchase the home.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Arizona Republic Glendale police arrested two men suspected of following a man who withdrew $50,000 in cash to buy a truck before the money was grabbed from the car while the man was talking with the seller.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Keeping those items on the bottom shelf can help prevent cross-contamination with veggies or other foods in the fridge.Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Advocates say raw milk contains more beneficial nutrients than pasteurized milk, but food scientists have argued there is no meaningful difference—other than risk—between the two products.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Most of the site’s mattresses are on sale, and some qualify for a free base or bonus cash.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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The winner will receive a cash prize of S$10,000 ($7,460).Patrick Frater, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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The rest showed a toss-up contest that's nearly as close as a coin flip in the lead up to Election Day.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Put simply, the bettors were calling the race what the experts have been claiming and polls been showing for weeks: A coin flip.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cathy: The leading motivation was access to sustainable meat.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Using fingers, distribute paste under skin over breast, thigh, and drumstick meat.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Roll out remaining dough to size to cover dish; reserve.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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Now in its seventh year, there's a lot of dough at stake in the annual baking and decorating competition held in Millersburg, Kentucky.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
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The dollar gained versus a basket of currencies, lifted by Trump's tariff pledge.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Getty Images Chinese authorities are contending with a weakening yuan as global investment banks forecast the currency to hit record lows, in anticipation of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump following through with his tariff threats.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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