as in pocket
available money
let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of coffers
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Scarlatos also allegedly moved cash from the PTA coffers into her personal bank account, prosecutors alleged.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond struggled to fundraise, bringing in around $62,000 to his campaign coffers.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
As a result, the blockade is expected to empty Iran’s war coffers and sharply accelerate inflationary effects on its people.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Reminders of that era and arguments against using tax dollars for the arts are still grist for arts journalists as federal and state politicians have proposed and even pulled funding from public coffers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
When McKenzie asks him how much he’s contributed to the coffers of politicians, his dodging of the question is pure dissembling theater.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Given the success of that scheme, which still pays millions to states every year for as long as tobacco is sold, local entities were scratching for another target to increase their coffers.
—Candy Campbell, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
More than half of that pile lies, waiting, in Evans’ coffers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
One candidate raised nothing, but reported spending more than $185,000 in the first quarter — after putting $300,000 of his own money into his campaign coffers.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Scarlatos also allegedly moved cash from the PTA coffers into her personal bank account, prosecutors alleged.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond struggled to fundraise, bringing in around $62,000 to his campaign coffers.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
As a result, the blockade is expected to empty Iran’s war coffers and sharply accelerate inflationary effects on its people.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Reminders of that era and arguments against using tax dollars for the arts are still grist for arts journalists as federal and state politicians have proposed and even pulled funding from public coffers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
When McKenzie asks him how much he’s contributed to the coffers of politicians, his dodging of the question is pure dissembling theater.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Given the success of that scheme, which still pays millions to states every year for as long as tobacco is sold, local entities were scratching for another target to increase their coffers.
—Candy Campbell, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
More than half of that pile lies, waiting, in Evans’ coffers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffers
Noun
-
In the pool table after the doubleheader defeat, several balls were sitting in a corner pocket.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Sellers still has work to do as a decision-maker from the pocket.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 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
-
The group banks its seventh champ total.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Commuter trains run from Washington’s Union Station to Baltimore’s Camden Station, which deposits fans right outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The world championship between Ding and the young Indian comes down to a thrilling final game, when both players manage to find not only inner resources but also inspiration from each other.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Participants can also use the archives’ research resources and obtain individual research assistance from staff.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Station reserves the right to substitute prize of comparable value.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said Israeli forces will not withdraw from positions in southern Lebanon, and a Hezbollah official warned the group reserves the right to respond to attacks.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Small municipalities typically have neither the expertise nor the funds to adequately secure their infrastructure, leaving them open to intrusion.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Revathy was Chhabra’s suggestion for a judge whose neutrality the film needed to sustain across a narrative that withholds easy verdicts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
-
The state withholds a portion of Harvey’s revenue because of the city’s past failure to adequately fund its police and fire pension funds.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
While the United States retains extraordinary capabilities, the number of those weapons available and the ability to replace them are more limited.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
-
According to Israeli security officials, intelligence assessments suggest Iran still retains a ballistic missile arsenal in the thousands.—
Ian Pannell,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffers. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
