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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
At Honey and Rye in Minneapolis, day-old bread gets a new life in this rich, fluffy French toast casserole from Twin Cities baker Anne Andrus.
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Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Simply called Julien’s, the new restaurant in the town center at 9 Bank St, will sell breads, as well and include a grab and go section of seasonal entrees, salads, soups and more made with ingredients from partner local farms.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
But at home with his mother, Tessa, life was Wonder bread and mac and cheese.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The figurine hidden inside the bread represents Baby Jesus hidden to protect him from King Herod.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Cashier Sandra Cornejo said the suspect ordered Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.—
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Bonta said the money also supports child welfare and foster services, housing stability, job training, food assistance and services for seniors and people with disabilities.—
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Here’s a look all the new food and drink spots that are opening in 2026 or have announced plans to do so.—
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Right now, save up to 75 percent to spend less time on the prep and more time focusing on the food.—
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Janet’s mother, Marilyn, was deeply insecure about having never finished college herself, and—newly flush with cash—offered to pay for four years of her children’s higher education (which cost, on average, $740 in the late 1970s).—
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And just in case, she was laid to rest with some local currency, or spending cash, almost 1,000 Kaiyuan Tongbao coins tied to her waist and right leg, as per Arkeonews reported.—
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The addition of those provisions, the lawsuit argues, violated a requirement in the Missouri Constitution that laws only deal with one subject.—
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Some of these transfers may run into conflicts with the existing police union contract; if that happens, Pallmeyer should not hesitate to use her power to subordinate those contractual provisions to the requirements of constitutional policing under the court decree.—
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In a simple demonstration, a coin cell powered a toy car for 288 cm under light, compared with 212 cm in the dark.—
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Stray tissues lipstick, crayon, coins, or car keys can ruin your laundry and even your machine.—
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In a world facing overlapping environmental crises, choosing meat-free meals is one of the most immediate and effective ways individuals can reduce their climate impact.—
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Instead, Stone gives meats like coppa, prosciutto, or mortadella a single fold, which can be eaten as-is for the perfect bite.—
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These traditional Jewish desserts are made with a simple shortbread dough and filled with your favorite fruit jam.—
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Roll out the dough and cut it into cookies.—
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What started as labor strikes and merchant protests over currency collapse and inflation has expanded into widespread street demonstrations and student protests.—
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Protests erupted in Iran last week when disgruntled shopkeepers took to the streets to demonstrate against the country’s plummeting currency.—
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“Bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bread. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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