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cash flow

noun

Definition of cash flownext
as in resources
the movement of money in and out of a business We were able to maintain a steady cash flow.

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Recent Examples of cash flow But Ellison needs the cash flow from those networks to make his deal economics work. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 As a result, payment reconciliation and cash flow forecasting have changed considerably. — Dr. Saheer Nelliparamban, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 What matters to the stock is how much free cash flow is generated and how consistent will that generation be and are results better or worse than expected each quarter. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Suppliers that meet verified sustainability KPIs also qualify for lower interest rates, freeing up cash flow for high-cost decarbonization projects. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cash flow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash flow
  1. resources
  2. fund
  3. currency
  4. assets
  5. roll
  6. bread
Noun
  • Waltz told Fox News Digital that the deal reflects the Arctic's growing strategic importance as melting ice opens new shipping routes and increases access to energy and mineral resources.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • When fewer resources are invested in the cultural and basic needs of people in these towns, the outflow of young people becomes even stronger.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of resources
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  • Many legislators from both parties also have endorsed the use of state funds to expand energy assistance.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • An investment fund, Urbagestion, acquired the apartment building and increased her rent, according to Spanish outlet El País.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fund
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  • Technical skills, including foundational skills, technical currency and role-specific knowledge, are table stakes.
    — David Etue, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The contrast to the White House’s treatment of a key ally, Japan — whose leader arrived on an empty tarmac then faced pressure over her country’s currency — was stark.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of currency
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  • Her femininity ended up becoming one of her strongest assets.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • And Proposition 42, which would prohibit taxes on financial assets and personal property other than real estate, is leading 54% to 43%.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of assets
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  • Existing law also blocks most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election, said David Becker, an election law expert who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as Republicans navigate unexpectedly tight midterm races, voter concerns over high living costs, the debate over AI regulation, and questions surrounding state voter rolls.
    — , FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of roll
Noun
  • Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, pumpkin bread is one of those comforting treats that embodies the season for me.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Smoked turkey is piled on bolillo bread, then loaded with avocado, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickled jalapenos, ranch and lots of cilantro.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bread

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