monies

[muhn-eez] / ˈmʌn iz /

NOUN

currency accepted as exchange for goods, services

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bill capital cash check fund pay payment property salary wage wealth

STRONG

banknote bankroll bread bucks chips coin coinage dough finances funds gold gravy greenback loot pesos resources riches roll silver specie treasure wad wherewithal

WEAK

almighty dollar hard cash legal tender medium of exchange

Antonyms

STRONG

debt

Example Sentences

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When funding stalemates occur in other countries, government activity generally continues with the existing levels of funding until new monies can be agreed upon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“With all concert operational costs being privately funded, with additional pro bono and in-kind support,100% of the monies raised are being directed to frontline organizations helping survivors recover and rebuild,” the report said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Increased TV monies alone should boost that by £8m, before increased sponsorship revenue following yet another promotion.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

Assethold said "This included mostly estimated charges, and we have refunded any monies to the leaseholders."

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

“Whatsoever monies I have saved at the time of my death shall go to the Widow Sage,” Bast said loudly across the room.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss