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as in pocket
coffers plural
available money
let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donation
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as in to deposit
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Recent Examples of coffer
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether the fresh coffers are enough to push the Clarity Act over the finish line remains to be seen.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025
Those payments have created growing strain on county coffers.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Within the first week, the IRS furloughed about 50% of its employees and reduced services after its coffers ran out.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether the fresh coffers are enough to push the Clarity Act over the finish line remains to be seen.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Village officials confirmed that Woodlawn Transportation Services is owned and operated by the village and that all revenue from the venture goes back to the village coffers.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025
Those payments have created growing strain on county coffers.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffer
Noun
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For premium cheeses, cheese vaults are a specialized option.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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For the first time, Wrangler is unlocking its vault to bring together some of the rarest pieces of its history under one roof for a limited time.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Four teenagers were in the same car, headed to a video arcade to jimmy open the coin boxes, which is why two of them had screwdrivers zippered up in their coat pockets.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Feb. 2026
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Velez then allegedly rifled through Rivera’s pockets and the vehicle before fleeing the scene, leaving his cousin lying unconscious in the middle of the street.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The check had already been deposited.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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And then they're getting caught after their accounts get flagged either by withdrawing or depositing money with something that doesn't match.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Buffs have been made to various maps in terms of monster density, chests, number of rare and magic monsters, essences, strongboxes, shrines and all of this is without specific Waystone or Tower modifiers.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Another artifact reflecting the sharp divides between rich and poor is an elaborate 800-pound steel strongbox that would have been used to store money—a great deal of it—in the home.—
Teresa Nowakowski,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Nov. 2023
Noun
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Meanwhile, the department was operating on a shoestring budget, employees complained, repeatedly requesting funds from Hanceville’s city council.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The report, however, doesn’t present a complete financial picture because the NCAA doesn’t account for funding capital projects, operating funds and capital gifts.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That was followed by Hughes chasing his own shot that went wide of the net and banking it off the goalie.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bailey drove again to the basket and softly banked in a left-handed layup to trim the Monarchs’ lead to 73-72.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The list prices for brand-name drugs — which are like the sticker prices set by drugmakers before rebates or other discounts are negotiated — increased by a median of 4% so far in 2026, on par with last year's increase.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The insurance accounting specialist makes sure financial statements are accurate and meet accounting rules set by the department.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tokyo — In scenes normally reserved for J-pop stars, thousands of fans huddle against the cold outside a small train station on the outskirts of Tokyo, their phones held high for a glimpse of Japan’s latest obsession.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Coffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffer. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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