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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Earlier this month, Oracle reported weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue and free cash flow.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
Shopping, cash flow and possessions are a focus.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Borrowers should review other payment plans that might better match their cash flow, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
But, once again, the club improved its upfront cash flow in return for assuming greater future risk.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
Shopping, cash flow and possessions are a focus.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Borrowers should review other payment plans that might better match their cash flow, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
But, once again, the club improved its upfront cash flow in return for assuming greater future risk.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
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 26 Dec. 2025.
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