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
  • And fortunately, a lot of the bells and whistles never came into play since people kept getting voted out with idols in their pockets or were unable to find idols and advantages that were hidden (literally) right underneath them.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The front slanted pockets and back zip pocket can carry wallets, shades, and phones.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pocket
Noun
  • The energy requirements of data centers are huge, so harnessing those resources requires collaboration, which means effective harnessing of the potential of AI requires collaboration.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, some community members complained the university’s shelter-in place-policy caused firefighting resources to be diverted from other parts of Malibu.
    Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of resources
Noun
  • SickKids Foundation is a Canadian organization established in 1972 to raise funds for The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The consequences of successful ATOs can be severe, potentially compromising sensitive financial data and funds.
    Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of fund
Verb
  • This unique construction method allows for a material that retains the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic while gaining the shock-absorbing properties of fiberglass.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The main residence, enveloped in native plantings and a native oak grove, harks back to 1956 and retains a distinct midcentury style, though it was recently reimagined with rich, natural materials, a neutral color palette, and a strong connection to the outdoors through its many windows.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of retains
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