as in money
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 seeking a job that pays plenty of coin
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Recent Examples of coin
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 These can be gold bars or coins that are half an ounce, a quarter of an ounce or just a few grams. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 That same flight saw her draft her first business plan, coin the name Miami Sample, and register the domain. —Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coin
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McKenzie believes ordinary people don’t have a realistic way to make money off crypto speculation because super-wealthy players manipulate coin values to their advantage. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 These can be gold bars or coins that are half an ounce, a quarter of an ounce or just a few grams. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Their friendship has even inspired fans to coin their names as a term of endearment. —Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 That same flight saw her draft her first business plan, coin the name Miami Sample, and register the domain. —Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coin
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Packing this $12 gadget could also save you money on budget airlines that charge an arm and a leg for access to in-flight entertainment.— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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Evans wound up taking less money to leave Tampa Bay and sign with the 49ers.— Vic Tafur, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Lucky Step Ballet Fashion Sneakers These are a fun, budget-friendly take on the ballet sneaker trend that feels thoughtfully designed.— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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The square neckline is complemented by decorative buttons, the sleeves are designed with smocked accents and ruffles, and the stripes give it a nautical, breezy vibe that’s fit for your next beach trip or cruise.— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Those critics told The Washington Post the administration could try to mint the coin without their approval but that the effort could face legal challenges.— Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Indiana would be one of seven states to mint such an agreement, the terms of which aren't entirely clear.— Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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The victim, Adbadalla Thabet, collected cash from gas stations in Downey, Bellflower, Compton and Lynwood early in the morning before driving to the bank.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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The short-term spending cuts proposed to date are simply not enough to balance the budget anymore — not even with a one-time cash infusion from Albany.— Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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In turtles and birds, the lower jaw fuses before birth, allowing the baby to feed itself after hatching.— Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jackie and Shadow's eggs hatched earlier this month, leaving their nest with two new eaglets to raise.— Austin Turner, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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The new leaders of Iran have swiftly moved away from the late Khamenei’s blueprint for protecting the nation, stamping their own, more extreme approach on Iran’s third Islamic Republic.— Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
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Each bar is typically stamped with key details, including its weight, purity and the refiner’s hallmark.— Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Trump says administration is weighing a currency swap with UAE to help bolster finances of Mideast ally rattled by war.— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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If someone asks for payment through Bitcoin, Ethereum or another digital currency, assume the request is suspicious until proven otherwise.— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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In other words, Northrop Grumman is engaging in a bit of self promotion to drum up support ahead of a decision that will be worth billions of dollars.— David Szondy April 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
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The publisher was looking to drum up publicity for the Las Vegas Marathon, which the newspaper was sponsoring.— Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Coin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/coin. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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