sinking funds

Definition of sinking fundsnext
plural of sinking fund

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinking funds
Noun
  • The ⁠source said that a big part of the new funds will come from a recent extension through 2050 of the eyewear licence agreement with Franco-Italian giant Essilorluxottica.
    Reuters, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The sheriff’s office got approval last budget cycle from commissioners to secure funds for the grant, but the grant only opened in March 2026.
    Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In both countries, the cost of living has climbed faster than wages and pensions, eroding the spending power of even relatively healthy nest eggs.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Older age brackets tend to have larger nest eggs, but even workers who are nearing retirement often fall short.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • All in a place where people are living atop vast deposits of coal, oil and gas.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits in an effort to lower her country’s reliance on foreign energy at a time when the Iran war is disrupting global energy markets.
    María Verza, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Mementos, memorabilia and treasures from Weintraub’s unique life will soon be hitting the auction block courtesy of Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The public is invited to look for hidden treasures on nickel, quarter and diem tables or try their luck with a raffle.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Sinking funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinking%20funds. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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