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
Lawsuits from Burge’s victims have cost taxpayers many millions in settlements and judgments, much of it paid out of city coffers. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 Instead, the mill supports the state, with 50% of its profits going to the public coffers. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 And, all of that usage of the LLMs was flowing into the coffers of the cloud providers. Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Growing coffers but little local support As membership in DAV has shrunk, however, the national organization’s coffers have grown. Sonner Kehrt, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Beckham, a shrewd businessman, no doubt commands hefty fees for each endorsement, stacking his personal coffers handsomely. Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 But the Blacks quickly learn there’s no gold in the coffers with which to feed the smallfolk. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026 After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Bloomberg notes that Republican committees have more money in their coffers than their Democratic counterparts do, even as many Democratic candidates are out-raising their opponents. David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffers
Noun
  • Some celebrity wines seem more focused on lining investors’ pockets than impressing palates.
    Emily Saladino, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • Features Consider the extra features that some pajamas offer, such as pockets, drawstrings or a fly.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 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
  • Fire and rescue crews deployed boats, dive teams, and additional resources during the search for the missing swimmer.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Hochul signed the executive order Tuesday morning, establishing the one-year moratorium in state environmental permitting in response to the growing public concern over rising utility costs and demand for energy and water resources.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 July 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
  • Additionally, the bill allows cities and counties to allocate up to 20% of the funds toward building affordable homes — a modest but welcome change for Bay Area communities facing persistent shortages of affordable housing dollars.
    Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Trump has continued to express interest in the fund after Blanche said it was dropped amid legal challenges.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • The president’s tactic came after Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who voted against the president in the ruling, noted that Congress reserves the right to pass legislation changing the law.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026
  • Wimbledon reserves a handful of tickets for same-day purchase, with some fans camping out the night before in Wimbledon Park in a bid to get their hands on a pass.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 2 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
  • Together, these technologies are designed to ensure that Iran retains at least part of its ballistic missile force even after a large-scale attack.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • Even its bridal jewelry retains an element of discretion, including a small gold heart concealed inside certain bands and positioned close to the wearer.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

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“Coffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffers. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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