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 Thus far, investors have had low patience for higher spending without significant revenue growth and acceleration, in addition to flattering free cash flow figures, which showed in SpaceX’s tumbling after-hours trading. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Understanding these methods is crucial for tax compliance and cash flow and to avoid common mistakes like excessive draws or neglecting payroll registration. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Still, the news adds credibility to CEO Kelly Ortberg's turnaround and free cash flow growth story. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Aug. 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
  • Retaliation against the Chinese commodity cartel is reported to be brewing in the form of an Australian iron ore cartel, starting with possible approval for the miners to pool their resources in what would normally be against anti-monopoly law.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Other Republicans said constituents weren't behind it and one Democratic lawmaker worried that the change could cost rural parts of the state federal resources if they're put in the same districts with suburban areas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of resources
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  • The installations at the 500 delis were completed in April, but the city has not committed any additional funds towards equipping the thousands of bodegas that remain unprotected, Mateo said.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Here, the bankruptcy trustee knew about the Purplemed sale for $15 million and that most of the funds were in the Children's Trust.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fund
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  • The cash is converted to crypto currency and transferred to criminals - sometimes in just seconds.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • If the disruption lasts, Russia could choke off a crucial source of foreign currency for Ukraine and boost Russia’s international negotiating leverage by inflicting pain on major grain importers in Africa and Asia.
    — Ian Bremmer, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of currency
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  • That has aligned the region with the United States — and exposed their AI assets to Iranian attacks, noted Helima Croft, head of global strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On July 22, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that vaults whose managers pick strategies, rebalance assets and appoint decision-makers may not sit outside securities law.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of assets
Noun
  • Seth Rollins hit a superplex on Reigns, but Reigns countered the roll-through with a Guillotine.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Its ray illuminated a case of wrapping-paper rolls, a wooden stool, a broken box full of old picture frames.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of roll
Noun
  • The za’atar bread with piquillo butter and thyme was a personal favorite, along with an excellent Arnold Palmer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Add 4 large egg whites, 2 cups (250 g) bread flour, and remaining ¼ cup honey to bowl and beat on medium-high speed until mixture is very light and thick, about 3 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bread

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