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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
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
The controversial House Bill 1136 is part of flurry of legislation targeting IPS and its coffers this legislative session.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Free cash flow is the money that remains in a company's coffers after operating expenses and capital expenditures are covered.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Think of the tax revenue which could end up in state and city coffers around this time of year, New Year’s Eve, and other state, national and international dates.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
The controversial House Bill 1136 is part of flurry of legislation targeting IPS and its coffers this legislative session.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Verb
But that figure set a franchise record — highest-ever premiere gross — and given the tendency of the films kickstarted by 2013's The Conjuring to endure in theaters long after their opens, Last Rites is sure to keep adding to its coffers.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Free cash flow is the money that remains in a company's coffers after operating expenses and capital expenditures are covered.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffer
Noun
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By emphasizing the caper aspect and the goofy comedy of all this over the intricate plotting that is a hallmark of Westlake’s novels, Black lowers the stakes of a heist that involves halting a speeding NY subway refuse train and busting into a supposedly impenetrable Brooklyn vault.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miles Mykkanen’s Sam gets to unsheathe his glinting high tenor, and Lauren Snouffer’s 14-year-old Sarah tosses her lithe soprano voice into airborne vaults.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The adjustable bag features a main zippered compartment that has pockets to help organize electronics, snacks, and more.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ward was still at the scene, covered in blood and holding a pocket knife, when police arrived.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, that unknown plant growing in your yard could’ve hitched a ride on your clothes or shoes, been deposited by a bird, or blown in with the wind.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Ronald McDonald House Board did not give anyone permission to withdraw money from the account and deposit it into a PayPal account.—
Karen Madden,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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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The Obama Foundation has yet to fulfill its pledge to create a $470 million reserve fund meant to shield taxpayers if the Obama Presidential Center runs into trouble, according to recent tax filings, which show millions instead going to the Tides Foundation.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, a judge lifted a temporary injunction that had suspended that provision, allowing the administration to continue blocking funds.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Las Vegas Raiders (1–2) are banking on their experienced offense to stay afloat, with Geno Smith leading a passing attack that's among the league leaders in yardage.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Vachon even posed the question of whether working with major brands is all that different from banking on cash rebates that stipulate certain creative conditions, such as having heads of department who come from the countries providing the relief.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Organizers announced an official attendance of 112,408, eclipsing the 110,905 mark set by George Strait at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field last year.—
Joel Hoard,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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With two steals in the fifth inning, Agustín Ramírez notched his fifth multisteal game of the season, matching the MLB record for a catcher set by Ray Schalk of the White Sox in 1916.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Factory at Franklin's parking has significantly shrunk, with a section being reserved for employees.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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Add rind pieces to the blender with the oil mixture (reserve the flesh for garnish or dessert).—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Coffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffer. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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