Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinking funds
Noun
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Common reasons to grant extensions include if the resident is applying for FEMA funds, facing difficulties finding a contractor or working through an insurance claim.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Trump's executive order calls for diverting some of those funds.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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In Hawaii and New York, residents are projected to have higher than average retirement incomes, but higher than average expenses or longer lifespans due to things like diets and access to health care may mean those nest eggs won’t last long enough.—
Roxana Popescu,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tens of billions of tons sit idle in waste piles and marginal deposits, overlooked by industry but still rich with potential.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Oct. 2025
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The pre-sale deposits are beyond expectations.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On July 21, 1715, a hurricane struck — wrecking the ships and releasing their treasures into the sea, according to The Associated Press.—
Ashley J. DiMella , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Visit an antique store In honor of Kim's Antiques, pop into a local vintage shop and try to find any Stars Hollow-like treasures — maybe even a quirky piece for your home.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Sinking funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinking%20funds. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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