cash flow
noun
1
: a measure of an organization's liquidity that usually consists of net income after taxes plus noncash charges against income
2
: a flow of cash
especially
: one that provides solvency
Examples of cash flow in a Sentence
We were able to maintain a steady cash flow.
The company is looking at new ways to generate cash flow.
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Importantly, Sorbara highlighted FANG's decision to remove its formal target of returning 50% of free cash flow to shareholders starting next quarter, giving the company more flexibility to use excess cash in the current oil price environment.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
The volume of debt that needs to be rolled over this year is about double from last year, adding pressure on cash flows and raising competition for liquidity, according to the report, which cited a source that called the default problem a systemic trend.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Why phantom income matters Phantom income can create a mismatch between your company’s (or your household’s) tax liability versus its cash flow.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Insolvency looms According to FCMAT’s cash flow analysis, there is no hope that the district can stay afloat next year without state intervention.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
The volume of debt that needs to be rolled over this year is about double from last year, adding pressure on cash flows and raising competition for liquidity, according to the report, which cited a source that called the default problem a systemic trend.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Why phantom income matters Phantom income can create a mismatch between your company’s (or your household’s) tax liability versus its cash flow.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Insolvency looms According to FCMAT’s cash flow analysis, there is no hope that the district can stay afloat next year without state intervention.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cash flow
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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