as in peanuts
a very small sum of money
the beauty of this deal is that all the extras won't cost you a dime
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Like so many of them now squatting in leisure on our dime, most of the Haitians here were simply welfare-shopping – looking for the best place to go on a permanent vacation.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Nico Harrison While Offering Explanation for Luka Doncic Trade
In 32 healthy games this year, Lively is averaging 9.1 points on 70.1 percent shooting from the floor and 63.8 percent shooting from the foul line, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.6 dimes.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
There’s always the distinct chance that Boise State walks away without earning a dime, too.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2025
Curious about how to access all of these programs without spending a dime?
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Nico Harrison While Offering Explanation for Luka Doncic Trade
In 32 healthy games this year, Lively is averaging 9.1 points on 70.1 percent shooting from the floor and 63.8 percent shooting from the foul line, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.6 dimes.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
There’s always the distinct chance that Boise State walks away without earning a dime, too.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2025
Curious about how to access all of these programs without spending a dime?
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dime
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“Dime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dime. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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