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
didn't have to spend a lot of dough for a new stereo
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Recent Examples of dough
With layers of buttery dough swirled with cinnamon and sugar, and topped with a generous drizzle of cream cheese icing, these rolls were perfect for both breakfast and dessert.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
It’s often used to strengthen dough before it is baked.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
Adding shortening to the cookie dough is our secret to the perfect soft-yet-chewy texture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Make cookie dough: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until fully combined.
—Kermilia White, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
It’s often used to strengthen dough before it is baked.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
Adding shortening to the cookie dough is our secret to the perfect soft-yet-chewy texture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Make cookie dough: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until fully combined.
—Kermilia White, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dough
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dough
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County records show the woman loaned Amy the money in 2016 to purchase the home.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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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
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European Wax Center had cash and cash equivalents of $48.0 million as of October 5, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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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
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The final forecaster models from FiveThirtyEight and veteran pollster Nate Silver suggested that Harris was a marginal favorite, but essentially called the race a coin flip.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Still, the final polls and prominent election models suggest the race for the White House is a true coin flip that could go either way.Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to monitor interest rate and foreign currency risks, with strategies in place to manage exposure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Consumers in economies with volatile currencies are particularly interested in these new payment methods.Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Dough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dough. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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