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as in pocket
coffers plural
available money
let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donation
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as in to deposit
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Recent Examples of coffer
Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
The world’s economies ground to a halt, and public coffers were crushed with debt, but superyacht sales surged by 46 percent.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Dollywood is now the biggest employer in both Pigeon Forge and Sevier County, not to mention a major contributor to Tennessee’s state coffers.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Pennsylvania is facing a looming budget crisis, and legalization advocates are pushing recreational cannabis revenues as a way to fill state coffers.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
The world’s economies ground to a halt, and public coffers were crushed with debt, but superyacht sales surged by 46 percent.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
That report estimated that a 5.5 percent VAT in France across art transactions could lead to revenue contributions to government coffers ranging from 38 million euros to over 618 million euros.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Dollywood is now the biggest employer in both Pigeon Forge and Sevier County, not to mention a major contributor to Tennessee’s state coffers.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffer
Noun
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Spaces that formerly constituted the theater foyer and underground vault rooms were transformed into an expansive showroom spanning over three floors out of the total seven.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sullivan graduates with school records in all-around and uneven bars, while Phillip holds the records on floor and vault.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Starmer’s ability to make inroads with Trump could have immediate implications as issues that directly impact Brits' pockets are expected to be top agenda items — including the looming U.S. tariffs on U.K. steel.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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My app on an iPhone, and slip it inside one of the pockets of a suitcase or bag (my dad added one to his golf bag).—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Processing time required by the taxpayer's bank or credit union to deposit the refund.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Taxpayers can use it to deposit their refunds in up to three accounts.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Buffs have been made to various maps in terms of monster density, chests, number of rare and magic monsters, essences, strongboxes, shrines and all of this is without specific Waystone or Tower modifiers.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Another artifact reflecting the sharp divides between rich and poor is an elaborate 800-pound steel strongbox that would have been used to store money—a great deal of it—in the home.—
Teresa Nowakowski,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Nov. 2023
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Weinstein is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, and the funds allegedly misappropriated by Bob Weinstein and Glasser.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The advocacy groups had signed a contract with the Post and were waiting for a final review from the newspaper before sending over the funds.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Downtown Durham is in the middle of an apartment building boom — and one new building is banking on strangers living together to keep rent low.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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The bank projects banking net interest income of around $42 billion in 2025, down about 4% compared to 2024.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Show Empathy Toward Others Formerly remote or hybrid employees can co-exist peacefully and productively in a full-time office setting by intentionally reconnecting—building relationships through presence, active listening and collaboration.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The second drop of the limited-edition Ramadan collection follows the tone set by the first drop, featuring cool beige tones juxtaposed by contrasting monochromatic black and white pieces.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While Watching Episode 1 of The Baldwins By Emma Specter Bringing a physical gift to the wedding is typically reserved when someone goes off the registry to purchase a wedding gift.—
Brooke Bobb,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The shot isn’t just reserved for stars, either—last month, Memphis Grizzlies rookie and second-round draft pick Jaylen Wells hit one over the towering Wembanyama.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Coffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffer. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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