coin
noun
a piece of metal stamped and issued by the authority of a government for use as money.
have coined
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present perfectof coin.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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There may be dust storms, which contribute to “playa lung” — a term Burners have coined to describe a cough or losing one’s voice after breathing in dust daily.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Researchers have coined a term to describe AI’s uneven capabilities: “jagged frontier.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
“Chuppahs and kimchi,” he repeated, giddy to have coined a new catchphrase for multicultural weddings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2025
Truss’ supporters have coined the slogan, “In Liz We Truss.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2022
Under the act of 1878 we have coined over four hundred and thirty millions of these blessed dollars.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political by Robert Green Ingersoll
