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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
Today, the gourmet grocer is known for its fresh-baked bread, large food selection and Killer Brownies.
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
The bologna sandwich is massive, and served on slabs of buttery toasted white bread.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Jacquemus, for its Galeries Lafayette pop-up in 2023, cheekily invited guests to attend via a package containing a slice of toast with the brand’s name stamped into the crisp bread.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Pan basso was a tough, inexpensive bread made of coarse flour sold at bakeries throughout Mexico City.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
The bologna sandwich is massive, and served on slabs of buttery toasted white bread.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Jacquemus, for its Galeries Lafayette pop-up in 2023, cheekily invited guests to attend via a package containing a slice of toast with the brand’s name stamped into the crisp bread.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Pan basso was a tough, inexpensive bread made of coarse flour sold at bakeries throughout Mexico City.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
Noun
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Anyone who filmed the idling trucks could claim a portion of the money collected through the fine.—
Clare Sestanovich,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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While the agency expected to receive the grant funding on July 1, state officials noted that the federal government has until Sept. 30, 2026, to release the money to the states.—
Silas Allen
July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Months of an Israeli ban on food entering Gaza, and the current strict controls on food distribution, have fueled widespread hunger.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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The event will feature food and drinks for sale, open art galleries that audience members can visit during intermission and more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Founded in 2011, PLD Space has raised more than 160 million euros ($188 million) to date, but the company is highly leveraged, with half of its cash coming in the form of loans.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Gone are Gascón’s reformist policies discouraging the use of cash bail and limiting the use of sentencing enhancements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Then, select the perfect charm to express your style, with options including a coin, a heart, a lightning bolt, a lock and a butterfly.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Man in legal battle to recover $800 million bitcoin fortune from landfill Read more Man in legal battle to recover $800 million bitcoin fortune from landfill Back in 2011, when Bitcoin traded at roughly $0.78 per coin, these wallets represented a modest investment of around $7,800 each.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Go for the classics like hotdogs and burgers, or try less-traditional options like cooking baked potatoes in tin foil or making a big batch of taco meat over the fire and serving up nachos or tacos.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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With 24-31 grams of protein per 100 g, the leanest of all meats provides the best ratio of protein to fat.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Noun
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For the love of dough For about five years, Rodriguez, 42, worked at Pancho Villa, preparing tortilla masa there.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Selling nut-free, dairy-free, and vegan cookie doughs, pie crusts, puff pastry, and pizza doughs, Sweet Loren’s reached a niche that has since blossomed into a bigger movement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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With a sound currency fixed to gold, and lower taxes across the board, Germany’s economy boomed.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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And right now, the world's top currency is taking a big, mighty punch.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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