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as in pocket
coffers plural
available money
let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donation
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as in to deposit
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Recent Examples of coffer
Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Given that going public is a fundraising mechanism, the next question is where companies will empty their coffers.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
In a high-profile, three-month-long trial, prosecutors alleged that Sarkozy funneled millions of dollars from the Libyan government into his campaign coffers; he was acquitted of further charges of embezzlement and corruption.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The calculation for state coffers is 18% of the gross wagering revenue.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Given that going public is a fundraising mechanism, the next question is where companies will empty their coffers.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
The dollars are divided between three funds: Cornyn’s campaign coffers, and political action committees Cornyn Victory Committee and Cornyn Lonestar Victory Fund, per his campaign.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
In a high-profile, three-month-long trial, prosecutors alleged that Sarkozy funneled millions of dollars from the Libyan government into his campaign coffers; he was acquitted of further charges of embezzlement and corruption.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffer
Noun
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Most of them go deep into the memory vault of childhood, recalling fishing trips and family gatherings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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After five years, the vault of positive affirmations that had introduced Fine Line reverted to a blank screen.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The vertical storage solution has 24 pockets to fit up to 12 pairs of sneakers, flats, slippers, and more shoes.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nearly half off, these hand warmers belong in your pocket all winter long.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Schwering said one man lost $900,000, all deposited into the shadowy crypto ATM at the corner.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some will pay via the form of gift cards, while others will pay you with funds deposited into your bank account.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Buffs have been made to various maps in terms of monster density, chests, number of rare and magic monsters, essences, strongboxes, shrines and all of this is without specific Waystone or Tower modifiers.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Another artifact reflecting the sharp divides between rich and poor is an elaborate 800-pound steel strongbox that would have been used to store money—a great deal of it—in the home.—
Teresa Nowakowski,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Nov. 2023
Noun
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California planned for a measured approach to managing its growing wolf population, setting aside funds to pay for the inevitable attacks on livestock as well as the cost of helping ranchers deter the animals from settling near their properties.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The annual Movies for Grownups Awards raises funds for AARP Foundation, which works to strengthen older adults’ financial resilience.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But the puck banked off Kuemper and hit both Jacob Moverare’s skate and Cuylle before entering the net.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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But thankfully, the team’s hot start has provided enough buoyancy to keep Dallas afloat during a stretch in which the Stars have banked just seven points out of a possible 20 over their last 10 games.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Critics, however, warn the technology is not yet ready for widespread deployment and that bypassing regulatory steps set by states and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration could lead to more traffic violations or potentially life-threatening crashes.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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All of these expert teams work under strict quality and safety rules set by Joint Commission International (JCI).—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Together, the buildings will have 370 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments and six live-work condominiums, with 10% of the apartments reserved as affordable housing for qualified tenants.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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As best practice, these features should be reserved for larger spaces, like a big entrance hall or an expansive living room.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Coffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffer. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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