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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Many states use unclaimed property funds to support government operations, manage cash flow or generate investment income before claims are paid.
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Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Echoing this enthusiasm, President and CEO Sean Dalfen said finding high-quality assets at such a steep discount is increasingly rare, offering the firm strong in-place cash flow alongside flexible exit strategies.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
This statement aligns with Yartseva’s assertion that free cash flow, a measure of cash that can be taken out of a business, is a crucial driver of future stock returns.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Commentary centered on the viability of its reusable Starship rocket, the monetization of AI, and the eventual generation of free cash flows.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 June 2026
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Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Echoing this enthusiasm, President and CEO Sean Dalfen said finding high-quality assets at such a steep discount is increasingly rare, offering the firm strong in-place cash flow alongside flexible exit strategies.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
This statement aligns with Yartseva’s assertion that free cash flow, a measure of cash that can be taken out of a business, is a crucial driver of future stock returns.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Commentary centered on the viability of its reusable Starship rocket, the monetization of AI, and the eventual generation of free cash flows.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 June 2026
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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