cash in

verb

cashed in; cashing in; cashes in

transitive verb

: to obtain cash for

cashed in the bonds

intransitive verb

1

a

: to retire from a gambling game

b

: to settle accounts and withdraw from an involvement (such as a business deal)

2

: to obtain advantage or financial profit

—often used with on

cash in on a bestseller

Synonyms of cash in

• use
• abuse
• exploit
• walk on
• leverage
• play (on or upon)
• capitalize (on)
• manipulate
• trade on
• impose (on or upon)

Examples of cash in in a Sentence

some observers thought the lawyers were cashing in on the tragedy

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, having accomplished the feat at such a young age, Lamine Yamal is poised to cash in for years to come. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Stratton won the match in 2024 and later cashed in on Nia Jax to win the WWE Women’s Championship. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Howard of Macon is in AJC Varsity’s football rankings for the first time, Berrien is breaking a 33-year poll drought, Stephens County is cashing in on a massive upset and Grayson is back after a six-week absence. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026

El Pollo Loco has also had to contend with more competition as restaurants aim to cash in on growth in the chicken category. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for cash in

• ashen
• fashion
• passion
• ration
• compassion
• internation

Kids Definition

cash in

verb

1

: to obtain cash for

cashed in her bonds

2

: to benefit financially

souvenir sellers cashed in at the fair

cashing in on their brother's fame