cash flow

noun

Definition of cash flownext
as in resources
the movement of money in and out of a business We were able to maintain a steady cash flow.

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Recent Examples of cash flow Patients purchase 3-day wearable, disposable Omnipods, generating predictable, high-margin cash flow. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 The goal of the program is to prevent cash flow issues due to property tax delays. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 For homeowners in that position who are 62 or older, a reverse mortgage can turn equity into cash flow without a monthly payment, and a comparison of reverse mortgage companies operating in Florida is a reasonable place to start that research. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Gordon provided a detailed account of that support, which included holding regular meetings with district leaders, helping officials review budgets, monitoring cash flow and developing fiscal recovery plans over the past year. — Chaewon Chung august 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cash flow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash flow
  1. resources
  2. fund
  3. currency
  4. assets
  5. roll
  6. bread
Noun
  • Hochul has made that argument in defending New York’s law, saying local officers should remain focused on investigating crimes rather than using state and local resources to perform ICE’s work.
    — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Newcastle had depleted full-back resources and Jaissle was convinced the 24-year-old’s athleticism was ideal.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of resources
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  • In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance in the state.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Four staff will be hired as part of the grant − positions that couldn’t be funded through the district’s general fund budget.
    — Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fund
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  • Dado Ruvic | Reuters Bitcoin headed for its third straight winning week, as traders searched for refuge amid volatile moves in equities, currencies and bond markets.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And the depreciation of the naira currency has seen the dollar value of company revenues fall within the period.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of currency
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  • Taiwanese households have a much larger financial cushion than their Korean counterparts, with net financial assets totaling five times GDP, compared to just one times GDP in Korea.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Credit bidding allows judgment creditors to acquire debtor assets at judicial sales by bidding a portion of their outstanding judgment, rather than cash.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of assets
Noun
  • During the encounter, Molano was allowed to contact another person to take possession of the vehicle, which still contained the cinnamon rolls and their storage containers, Fortune said.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a very lively discussion to be had about whether the recent rock-and-roll-ification of tennis has gone too far.
    — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of roll
Noun
  • Pierre’s Instagram business account for her viral Japanese milk-bread cinnamon rolls boasts over 153,000 followers.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Significant portions of protein, fiber, and nutrients are lost in the processing, although some vitamins are added back to items like bread and pasta to enrich them.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cash%20flow. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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