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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That begins with prioritizing finance models grounded in real cash flows.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
By increasing their desirability, the state can generate significant revenue, which would then be used to enhance cash flow for essential services such as insurance, energy and pharmaceuticals.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Free cash flow set a record in the quarter, the letter noted.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The health center generated cash flow losses averaging $140 million per year between 2020 and 2023, the consultants wrote.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
By increasing their desirability, the state can generate significant revenue, which would then be used to enhance cash flow for essential services such as insurance, energy and pharmaceuticals.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Free cash flow set a record in the quarter, the letter noted.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The health center generated cash flow losses averaging $140 million per year between 2020 and 2023, the consultants wrote.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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