as in fiscal
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
the financial world was watching the stock market closely
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Recent Examples of financial
Numerous hospitals terminated or limited their services out of fear of devastating financial consequences if the government followed through.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
After lunch, the kids have basketball training and work on life skills like public speaking and financial literacy.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Duncan said organizers face significant financial pressure because the Los Angeles Games are privately funded.
—Amy Corral, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.
—Perrie M. Weiner, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
After lunch, the kids have basketball training and work on life skills like public speaking and financial literacy.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Duncan said organizers face significant financial pressure because the Los Angeles Games are privately funded.
—Amy Corral, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.
—Perrie M. Weiner, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for financial
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In the Tide parent's January earnings report, its fiscal 2026 second quarter, P & G saw a 1 percentage point decline in volumes and a 1 point pricing benefit, leading to flat organic sales.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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Data from the state comptroller’s office show municipalities statewide are under increasing fiscal strain, with insurance and liability costs a growing portion of their budgets.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, the bill would give Chicago the opportunity to pay off development project debt with Sales Tax and Revenue, or STAR bonds, which support economic development related to tourism, entertainment or retail projects, Buckner said.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite persistent economic headwinds and ongoing global conflicts affecting trade and transportation, the mood among exhibitors and attendees at Kingpins Amsterdam last week was notably more optimistic than at the previous two editions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The organization is helping coordinate donations to those in need, including meals, physical and monetary support.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2026
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The monetary policy committee laid out two adverse scenarios.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financial. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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