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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While many assume lack of credit is the main barrier to success, CEO Daniel Bradley emphasizes a deeper truth: cash flow issues—not just access to capital—are often the root cause of business failure.
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Net cash flow came in at -0.8 billion euros, above the previous year.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Following the same trend, the company’s economic earnings, the true cash flows of the business that take into account changes to the balance sheet, fell from -$163 in fiscal 2020 to -$194 in fiscal 2025.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Free cash flow of $114 million compared to $38 million year on year.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Net cash flow came in at -0.8 billion euros, above the previous year.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Following the same trend, the company’s economic earnings, the true cash flows of the business that take into account changes to the balance sheet, fell from -$163 in fiscal 2020 to -$194 in fiscal 2025.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Free cash flow of $114 million compared to $38 million year on year.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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