the dollar
noun
technical
: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.
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This dynamic is now in trouble as the BOJ tightens and Trump’s policies push the dollar lower.
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The news of the court decision hit traditional safe haven currencies, lifting the dollar 0.7% on the Swiss franc to 0.8327.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2025
The bond sell-off has sent mortgage rates climbing again, spooked stock markets, and inspired a familiar safe-haven pattern with gold up, the dollar down, and Bitcoin surging to $111,000.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 22 May 2025
At the same time, the Euro and the Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar, reports Reuters.
—Allison Landa, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The news of the court decision hit traditional safe haven currencies, lifting the dollar 0.7% on the Swiss franc to 0.8327.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2025
The bond sell-off has sent mortgage rates climbing again, spooked stock markets, and inspired a familiar safe-haven pattern with gold up, the dollar down, and Bitcoin surging to $111,000.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 22 May 2025
At the same time, the Euro and the Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar, reports Reuters.
—Allison Landa, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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