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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Goldman Sachs reinstates Cenovus Energy as buy Goldman reinstated coverage of the energy stock and said Cenovus has robust free-cash flow growth.
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Reverse mortgages, on the other hand, protect cash flow but consume equity over time.
—Seychelle Thomas, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2025
Even incremental steps toward paying these balances down can reduce financial stress and free up cash flow over time.
—Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
Shopping, cash flow and possessions are a focus.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Reverse mortgages, on the other hand, protect cash flow but consume equity over time.
—Seychelle Thomas, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2025
Even incremental steps toward paying these balances down can reduce financial stress and free up cash flow over time.
—Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
Shopping, cash flow and possessions are a focus.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 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 7 Jan. 2026.
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