cash flow
noun
1
: a measure of an organization's liquidity that usually consists of net income after taxes plus noncash charges against income
2
: a flow of cash
especially
: one that provides solvency
Examples of cash flow in a Sentence
We were able to maintain a steady cash flow.
The company is looking at new ways to generate cash flow.
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At less than 14x forward earnings and with a 3.3% dividend yield, Amgen offers investors exposure to innovation, free cash flow strength and capital return.
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John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Coverage of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics was highlighted as both profitable and cash flow positive, underscoring what Nine described as the strength of its Integrated Audience Platform.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The United States, for instance, has not yet blacklisted Russian energy giants, such as Rosneft and Lukoil, but such a move would put significant pressure on the Kremlin’s cash flow.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Consumers surveyed agreed that managing their cash flow is more important than ever.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025
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John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Coverage of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics was highlighted as both profitable and cash flow positive, underscoring what Nine described as the strength of its Integrated Audience Platform.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The United States, for instance, has not yet blacklisted Russian energy giants, such as Rosneft and Lukoil, but such a move would put significant pressure on the Kremlin’s cash flow.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Consumers surveyed agreed that managing their cash flow is more important than ever.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cash flow
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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