Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinking funds
Noun
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Let’s analyze two funds from the sector to see this phenomenon at work.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026 -
The loan debt, however, remained on the Grove project’s books — though that entity never received the funds, Brooks said.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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Noel was asked about the 12 cash deposits beginning in April 2018 that had been previously identified by investigators.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Book a table ahead of time online (reservations require deposits during match times).—
Ella Gonzales
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Small treasures that a child holds onto for safety and comfort.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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In 2025, archaeologists in northern Germany uncovered a hoard of roughly 1,000-year-old Viking treasures after a metal detectorist alerted officials to the find.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Sinking funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinking%20funds. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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