coffers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of coffersnext
plural of coffer
as in pocket
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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coffers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of coffer
as in banks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffers
  1. pocket
  2. resources
  3. fund
  4. retains
Noun
  • But even since his bitcoin strategy got underway in 2020, there have been pockets of severe pain for investors — the stock lost 74% of its value in 2022 before soaring the past two years.
    MacKenzie Sigalos,Ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And some argue that any complaints about the failure to recognize AP credit would simply put more money into the pockets of the College Board.
    Paul Weinstein Jr., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of pocket
Noun
  • One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tools and resources to support you There are many tools and resources out there designed to support entrepreneurs.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of resources
Noun
  • The effects of these revenues have rippled throughout the region: using these funds, Iran has been able to provide financial support for Hamas, which attacked Israel last year, and for Hezbollah, which had attacked Israel from its base in Lebanon prior to November’s cease-fire deal.
    Alina Polyakova, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Eric Tyson, Best-Selling Author of Personal Finance For Dummies and Investing For Dummies Invest in diversified funds with a long-term perspective and without concern for the political backdrop which will gradually adjust over time.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of fund
Verb
  • In addition, artificial turf retains heat, often reaching temperatures of 150-180 degrees Fahrenheit on warm, sunny days.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The result is a crystal-clear Tequila that retains vanilla and caramel notes typically found in aged Tequilas.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of retains
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