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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The United States accounts for around 25% of global GDP but nearly half of international payments were settled with the greenback last year, according to data from the People’s Bank of China, while nearly 60% of all central banks’ foreign exchange reserves are denominated in dollars.
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Chan Ka Sing, Reuters, 26 Sep. 2024
However, if the September CPI report shows an easing of year-on-year inflationary pressures from August, the potential for a 0.5% rate cut would likely increase, weighing on the greenback but supporting equities, bond prices, and industrial commodity prices.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The drop put sterling on course for its steepest daily decline against the greenback for more than 20 months, according to a CNBC calculation of LSEG data.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The Chinese yuan has weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar in the last several weeks as the greenback strengthens and investors worry about China’s economic growth.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
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Chan Ka Sing, Reuters, 26 Sep. 2024
However, if the September CPI report shows an easing of year-on-year inflationary pressures from August, the potential for a 0.5% rate cut would likely increase, weighing on the greenback but supporting equities, bond prices, and industrial commodity prices.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The drop put sterling on course for its steepest daily decline against the greenback for more than 20 months, according to a CNBC calculation of LSEG data.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The Chinese yuan has weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar in the last several weeks as the greenback strengthens and investors worry about China’s economic growth.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenback
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In June 2023, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.; Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.; and John Fetterman, D-Pa., sponsored a bill to establish minimum standards for tenants in such parks that receive federal funding through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the Federal Housing Administration.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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There are a lot of big names on the bill, but the one that really jumps off the page is Marco Antonio Solis, the singer-songwriter who co-founded the legendary group Los Bukis back in the mid-’70s.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Stand Up For Heroes Year after year, this benefit for military veterans brings out top-shelf talent to raise tens of millions of dollars.Frank DiGiacomo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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Trump has also promised more tax cuts and deficit spending, which could add trillions of dollars to the national debt, forcing the government to borrow more money from bondholders.Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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In February 2016, the woman paid off the $125,000 loan on Amy's home, receiving a note and deed of trust drawn by her attorney, Tuck said.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The scent features soft, fruity notes of wild fig, coconut milk, and lychee.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to monitor interest rate and foreign currency risks, with strategies in place to manage exposure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Consumers in economies with volatile currencies are particularly interested in these new payment methods.Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Greenback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenback. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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