cash flow

noun

Definition of cash flownext
as in resources
the movement of money in and out of a business We were able to maintain a steady cash flow.

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Recent Examples of cash flow Jefferies looked for companies with a high quality score, market values of more than $10 billion, solid fundamentals and long-term free cash flow yields above 3%. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 7 July 2026 The bank added that S&P 500 companies are generating less free cash flow relative to net income compared to historical trends. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Consistent cash flow gives you the liquidity to pivot, reinvest in down-market opportunities or simply fund your current lifestyle without touching your principal. — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Big Tech companies have hit the limits of their cash flows — no small feat, as these are some of the biggest cash generation machines capitalism has ever produced — and are turning to the markets to cover their AI bills. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cash flow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash flow
  1. resources
  2. fund
  3. currency
  4. assets
  5. roll
  6. bread
Noun
  • The motion called on Lineage to keep providing resources and financial support for county community response centers, including food, water, masks and air purifiers.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
  • The loan and the acquisition would be entirely financed through the bidder’s own financial resources.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of resources
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  • Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • State funds will cover half of the incentive amount, and auto manufacturers will cover the other half.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of fund
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  • In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • Even before the war started, Iran’s economy was in dismal shape with the crash of the currency and soaring inflation.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of currency
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  • North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of assets
Noun
  • While Garcia runs a steady takeout business, there are a handful of tables inside, with chili flakes in shakers and rolls of paper towel for napkins.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Few would begrudge Paraguay this recognition, but the skullduggery did produce eye-rolls and requires stronger officiating.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of roll
Noun
  • But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Just like zucchini bread, zucchini in cake is moist and unexpectedly tasty.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of bread

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