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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Innovative solutions could level up your life, side-by-side with focus and more cash flow.
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Nvidia's confidence about compute buildouts is backed by its optimism about the capex sustainability of hyperscalers, thanks to their solid balance sheets and cash flow-generating capabilities.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Much of the buildout is being paid for with operating cash flows, but the sheer magnitude of the spending has prompted companies to shake up the calculus by bridging the gap between capex and free cash flow with bonds.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
As a result, their collective free cash flow is expected to shrink to $94 billion this year, compared with $205 billion in 2025 and $230 billion in 2024.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Nvidia's confidence about compute buildouts is backed by its optimism about the capex sustainability of hyperscalers, thanks to their solid balance sheets and cash flow-generating capabilities.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Much of the buildout is being paid for with operating cash flows, but the sheer magnitude of the spending has prompted companies to shake up the calculus by bridging the gap between capex and free cash flow with bonds.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
As a result, their collective free cash flow is expected to shrink to $94 billion this year, compared with $205 billion in 2025 and $230 billion in 2024.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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 10 Mar. 2026.
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