greenbacks

noun

Definition of greenbacksnext
plural of greenback
as in bills
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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  1. bills
  2. dollars
  3. cash
  4. money
Noun
  • The size of Democrats’ control over the past two years has also given legislators space to lose votes without completely sinking more controversial bills.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • And committees were more heavily tilted toward Democrats, giving its members’ bills an easier path to the floor.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of bills
Noun
  • Biden is expected to tout the billions of dollars the administration has directed to replacing lead pipes through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a White House official said.
    Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • One of the best known was Argo AI, which had billions of dollars in backing from Ford and Volkswagen.
    Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of dollars
Noun
  • European Wax Center had cash and cash equivalents of $48.0 million as of October 5, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The more customers Boost — Echostar’s wireless brand — can keep inhouse, the lower its operating costs, which in turn frees up more cash to cover debt payments.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of cash
Noun
  • Whatever happened to the money Ohio promised parents to pay for their kids' tutoring? 🎵 Entertainment: Billie Eilish to perform in Cincinnati tonight.
    Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of money
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