savings account

noun

Definition of savings accountnext
as in savings

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Recent Examples of savings account LendingTree advises would-be parents to start a dedicated savings fund early, even years before a child arrives, and to park it in a high-yield savings account so interest can compound. — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Existing bank account takeover A criminal gains access to your existing checking account, savings account, retirement account or payment app. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Then tell your employer to direct deposit that amount from every paycheck into your savings account. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Together, the two structures can be designed around a broader retirement objective rather than simply maximizing the effectiveness of a savings account. — Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savings account
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  1. assets
  2. chest
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  • If tokenization can demonstrate meaningful capital formation and genuine secondary-market liquidity in sport, the implications could extend beyond it, supporting the broader adoption of tokenized assets across the economy.
    — Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • These early plutocrats made their fortunes on immovable assets — gold, land, oil, the natural riches of California.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of assets
Noun
  • According to authorities, Maniscalco used a marker to write the safe combination on the victim's forehead and also marked the victim's chest while threatening further violence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Elegant details like a marble top are even more reasons to bring a chest home.
    — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of chest

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