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- 4cash 1
1
: ready money
2
: money or its equivalent (such as a check) paid for goods or services at the time of purchase or delivery
: being a method of accounting that includes as income only what has been received and as expenses only those paid compare accrual
cashed; cashing; cashes
1
: to pay or obtain cash for
cash a check
2
: to lead and win a bridge trick with (a card that is the highest remaining card of its suit)
plural cash
1
: any of various coins of small value in China and southern India
especially
: a Chinese coin with a square hole in the center
2
: a unit of value equivalent to one cash
Synonyms
Noun (1)
Examples of cash in a Sentence
Noun (1)
went to the ATM to get more cash
Verb
The store wouldn't cash the check.
He cashed his paycheck at the bank.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
The New Jersey Democratic senator is accused of accepting cash, gold bars, luxury wristwatches and other perks from New Jersey businessmen in exchange for official favors to benefit the businessmen and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 16 May 2024
The current Mega Millions jackpot is worth an estimated $393 million, with a cash option of $181.5 million.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024
After the presentation, buyers sipped on Nuka-Cola in a display inspired by Fallout, played video games in a Twitch activation, and took selfies next to a pile of cash inspired by MrBeast’s upcoming game show, while sunglass-wearing security handed out Feastables chocolate bars.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
The net cash utilized in the nine months from July 1, 2023 was approximately $4.84 Million.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
In January, former Councilmember Jose Huizar was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his role in a sprawling set of criminal schemes that involved cash payouts, casino chips at Las Vegas hotels and other bribes from developers seeking to build glittering downtown high-rises.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Six judges will determine the winner of the Overall Best Photo award (which comes with a trophy, a £500 (or about $630) cash prize, and a crossbody bag).
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Stick with credit: If cash is stolen or misplaced, it’s gone for good.
—Janelle Holland, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2023
London, 38, who dated the late rapper from 2013 up until his death, will be awarded 50% of cash and non-cash assets on behalf of Kross.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
Although this type of reporting has historically been limited to pure cash transactions, the infrastructure bill extended the requirement to digital assets which are–ironically–treated as non-cash property by the IRS in general.
—Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
The restructuring program is expected to result in approximately $130 million in cash charges related to severance and other exit and restructuring activities and $80 million in non-cash charges.
—oregonlive, 11 Feb. 2022
About $365 million of non-cash charges will include a $291 million impairment related to its New York City flagship retail store, recognized during the first quarter.
—Lorraine Mirabella, baltimoresun.com, 8 Sep. 2020
So the rich hold a lot of non-cash bearing assets.
—Edward J. McCaffery, CNN, 26 Oct. 2021
The last time a task force looked at PILOT payments in the city was a decade ago and the community benefits, or non-cash, contributions will now be re-examined, with officials looking at how to make the program’s benefits most equitable.
—BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2021
The ex-police officer was arrested on May 29, four days after Floyd died, but was released from jail on a $1 million non-cash bond in early October.
—Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2020
Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
April 8 Forgery: Between Feb. 20 and March 25, someone stole a check from a Saratoga resident’s mailbox, changed the amount and cashed the check for a total loss of $952.03.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Both checks had been cashed for a total loss to the victim of $7,605.
—Steven Mross, arkansasonline.com, 20 Apr. 2024
The first half spread was 6.5, so those holding Alabama tickets getting the points after 20 minutes cashed.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
Many times, people can be recruited by criminals to cash the phony checks for them, often using fake IDs, or encouraged to open accounts that can be used to cash altered checks.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
Jefferson is the most populated county in the state and has more than 500 lottery retailers or cashing agents, according to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation's website.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
But as Times transportation reporter Rachel Uranga explained recently, their expectations wrote checks that their coffers couldn’t cash.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
At many sportsbooks, taxes are taken out of winnings if a ticket cashed pays 300-1 odds or higher.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
The two reportedly met up twice, and Shepard paid the girl with cash and the hallucinogen LSD, according to police.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
The New Jersey Democratic senator is accused of accepting cash, gold bars, luxury wristwatches and other perks from New Jersey businessmen in exchange for official favors to benefit the businessmen and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 16 May 2024
The current Mega Millions jackpot is worth an estimated $393 million, with a cash option of $181.5 million.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024
After the presentation, buyers sipped on Nuka-Cola in a display inspired by Fallout, played video games in a Twitch activation, and took selfies next to a pile of cash inspired by MrBeast’s upcoming game show, while sunglass-wearing security handed out Feastables chocolate bars.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
The net cash utilized in the nine months from July 1, 2023 was approximately $4.84 Million.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
In January, former Councilmember Jose Huizar was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his role in a sprawling set of criminal schemes that involved cash payouts, casino chips at Las Vegas hotels and other bribes from developers seeking to build glittering downtown high-rises.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Six judges will determine the winner of the Overall Best Photo award (which comes with a trophy, a £500 (or about $630) cash prize, and a crossbody bag).
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Stick with credit: If cash is stolen or misplaced, it’s gone for good.
—Janelle Holland, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
Adjective
Total revenues and gifts were $230 million in fiscal 2023, down from $288 million last year, largely owing to fewer donations of cash and non-cash assets, offset by higher investment returns.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2023
London, 38, who dated the late rapper from 2013 up until his death, will be awarded 50% of cash and non-cash assets on behalf of Kross.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
Although this type of reporting has historically been limited to pure cash transactions, the infrastructure bill extended the requirement to digital assets which are–ironically–treated as non-cash property by the IRS in general.
—Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
The restructuring program is expected to result in approximately $130 million in cash charges related to severance and other exit and restructuring activities and $80 million in non-cash charges.
—oregonlive, 11 Feb. 2022
About $365 million of non-cash charges will include a $291 million impairment related to its New York City flagship retail store, recognized during the first quarter.
—Lorraine Mirabella, baltimoresun.com, 8 Sep. 2020
So the rich hold a lot of non-cash bearing assets.
—Edward J. McCaffery, CNN, 26 Oct. 2021
The last time a task force looked at PILOT payments in the city was a decade ago and the community benefits, or non-cash, contributions will now be re-examined, with officials looking at how to make the program’s benefits most equitable.
—BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2021
The ex-police officer was arrested on May 29, four days after Floyd died, but was released from jail on a $1 million non-cash bond in early October.
—Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2020
Verb
If West’s shape had been 3-4-4-2, he would have been end-played; but West cashed the queen of clubs.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
April 8 Forgery: Between Feb. 20 and March 25, someone stole a check from a Saratoga resident’s mailbox, changed the amount and cashed the check for a total loss of $952.03.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Both checks had been cashed for a total loss to the victim of $7,605.
—Steven Mross, arkansasonline.com, 20 Apr. 2024
The first half spread was 6.5, so those holding Alabama tickets getting the points after 20 minutes cashed.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
Many times, people can be recruited by criminals to cash the phony checks for them, often using fake IDs, or encouraged to open accounts that can be used to cash altered checks.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
Jefferson is the most populated county in the state and has more than 500 lottery retailers or cashing agents, according to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation's website.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
But as Times transportation reporter Rachel Uranga explained recently, their expectations wrote checks that their coffers couldn’t cash.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
At many sportsbooks, taxes are taken out of winnings if a ticket cashed pays 300-1 odds or higher.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Cash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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cash
1 of 2 noun1
: money in the form of coins or bills
2
: money or its equivalent (as a check) paid for goods at the time of purchase or delivery
cash
2 of 2 verb
: to pay or obtain cash for
cash a check
Etymology
Noun
from early French casse or early Italian cassa, both meaning "money box," from Latin capsa "chest, box" — related to case entry 2
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