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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinking funds
Noun
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Sacramento County’s 2025-26 budget saw an $16 million raise in its general funds after the Board of Supervisors increased it in September.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Families enrolled in Twin Falls Virtual School House receive $1,200 in supplemental learning funds, while those at Boundary County Online School and Bear Lake On-Line Learning receive about $1,700, according to the report.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But investors shouldn’t bet their nest eggs on this trade continuing to hold up in the new year, according to Amy Arnott, portfolio strategist at Morningstar.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
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This approach could ease worries about nest eggs by extending income across a longer stretch.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Exploration in the western Mediterranean, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal), Sardinia and Etruria (central Italy), led to the Phoenician exploitation of rich natural resource deposits and an increasing reputation for great wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Greenland has mineral deposits of key minerals including graphite, copper, nickel, zinc, tungsten and lithium, all used for making modern technology.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Collectibles and Limited-Edition Items Thrift stores have become a popular source for people hunting for treasures for their homes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Use an acid-free album or waterproof container to store your memorabilia so those treasures will last for many more years.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Sinking funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinking%20funds. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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