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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In fact, money, cash flow and earnings are on your mind.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
With a net margin of 48.1% and an operating cash flow margin of 24.6%, IDCC stands out as one of the most profitable entities in its sector.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Management's net cash-neutral strategy provides confidence that free cash flow will continue to fund dividends and buybacks.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
But the beneficiaries will be Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and the independent specialty stores, who don’t have the same cash flow issues.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
With a net margin of 48.1% and an operating cash flow margin of 24.6%, IDCC stands out as one of the most profitable entities in its sector.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Management's net cash-neutral strategy provides confidence that free cash flow will continue to fund dividends and buybacks.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
But the beneficiaries will be Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and the independent specialty stores, who don’t have the same cash flow issues.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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