coffers 1 of 2

plural of coffer

coffers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of coffer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coffers
Noun
In an even more unusual move (beyond flying cars), Florida appears to plan to pony up the matching half of the federal grant from its own coffers, rather than allowing private companies to pay, like other states have done for their EV chargers. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 These aren’t just wins for Kyiv’s coffers, or for its ability to wreak fresh havoc on Russian targets. Thomas Nagorski, Time, 27 July 2026 The 10 other Democrats in the race each reported raising less than $100,000 last quarter and having less than $100,000 in their campaign coffers. Matthew Kelly july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Ramirez, who’s running for a third term, had more than $946,000 in her campaign coffers as of June 30, records show. Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 What money reached the state’s coffers was distributed among a select few, leaving little to pay for social programs. Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Two Central Florida Congressional candidates who entered crowded races just ahead of the deadline last month have jumpstarted their campaigns by pouring $1 million or more of their own money into their coffers. Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 Instead, the mill supports the state, with 50% of its profits going to the public coffers. Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026 De la Rocha and more than a dozen other executives at AltaMed also gave the maximum $1,800 in individual contributions to Bass’ reelection campaign, contributing a total of more than $34,000 to the mayor’s campaign coffers. Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffers
Noun
  • The victim was ordered out of the water at gunpoint and forced to empty his pockets before he was assaulted.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Willit Wide-Leg Dress Pants Even work days can be made cooler with these linen dress pants, designed with an elastic mid-rise waistband, two side pockets, front pleats, and a wide-leg silhouette.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Four minute into the game, Pop Isaacs banks a 3-pointer to put the Aggies ahead 8-4.
    Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Investment banks Arctic Securities and ABG Sundal Collier have also opened new offices.
    Jeremy Savory, Forbes.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
  • The lightweight cream deposits a subtle wash of color, and blends tracelessly to create a fresh-faced, no-makeup-makeup finish.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • This is one in which the user deposits cash that serves as its’ purchase limit.
    Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
Verb
  • Company reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary.
    The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past 15 years, senior Saudi leaders, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, have repeatedly warned that should Tehran successfully develop a nuclear weapon, Riyadh reserves the right to do the same.
    Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Iqbal, a migrant Muslim man, drifts through a city that withholds its welcome.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • Trump has made clear his disdain for NATO, his affection for Putin, gushes over autocrats, and withholds military support for Ukraine.
    Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • These vital data pipelines, owned and operated by Silicon Valley tech giants, account for 70 % of usable undersea cables in 2026, yet Washington retains the right to restrict where these networks go and who has access.
    Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The woody, cracked texture is more prominent, the tree trunk retains a much crisper, rugged look, and the colors are more vivid.
    Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Coffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffers. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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