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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Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Dollar diversifier Sunil Garg, CIO of Lighthouse Canton says investors should look beyond alternative fiat currencies for diversification from the dollar.
—Michael Considine, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
And third, money is flowing into the dollar, which, again, is a risk response, not a long-term vote of confidence in the dollar.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Why not consider the dollar amount paid as a reflection of fairness?
—Charles F. Miller, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Dollar diversifier Sunil Garg, CIO of Lighthouse Canton says investors should look beyond alternative fiat currencies for diversification from the dollar.
—Michael Considine, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
And third, money is flowing into the dollar, which, again, is a risk response, not a long-term vote of confidence in the dollar.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Why not consider the dollar amount paid as a reflection of fairness?
—Charles F. Miller, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the dollar
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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