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as in pocket
coffers plural
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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as in to deposit
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Recent Examples of coffer
Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In the late 19th century, the U.S. insisted on payment of tariffs in gold or silver, which helped build up precious metals in federal coffers.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
John Feng, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
More than $10 billion has landed in state and local government coffers in recent years and billions more are set to arrive over the next decade-plus.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Beginning Monday, thousands of people will pack into Sutter Health Park on A’s game days, funneling new dollars into city coffers and local businesses.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In the late 19th century, the U.S. insisted on payment of tariffs in gold or silver, which helped build up precious metals in federal coffers.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
The deal excludes mineral resources that are already funding the Ukrainian government coffers, so excludes existing operations of Naftogaz or Ukrnafta, Ukraine's largest gas and oil producers.
—John Feng, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
More than $10 billion has landed in state and local government coffers in recent years and billions more are set to arrive over the next decade-plus.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffer
Noun
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In response, Trump allies have dug through the vault to hit them with their own words.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2025
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In times of rising tension, governments need more gold in their vaults.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Later that day, Ellie gets ready for the barn dance by using her pocket knife — sanitized with alcohol first, thankfully — to slice up the bite on her stomach.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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It’s also equipped with two wine glass holders, two cup holders and side pockets.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To do so, the business owner would deposit the checks from the school district into his business account then deliver cash payments to Barker, prosecutors said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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For those who file by the proper deadline, the money will be sent either by paper check or deposited using the banking information taxpayers used on their 2024 tax returns.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Buffs have been made to various maps in terms of monster density, chests, number of rare and magic monsters, essences, strongboxes, shrines and all of this is without specific Waystone or Tower modifiers.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Another artifact reflecting the sharp divides between rich and poor is an elaborate 800-pound steel strongbox that would have been used to store money—a great deal of it—in the home.—
Teresa Nowakowski,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Nov. 2023
Noun
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While Argentina has received massive IMF loans in the past, previous governments had misspent most of the funds on subsidies to win elections.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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If signed into law, the funds would become available starting in 2026.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But their owner wasn't banking on the young pup's antics.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Not ‘meant to live an uncomfortable life’ Now, airlines are banking even more on wealthier leisure travelers, a big driver of record revenue in the wake of the pandemic.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the Investigation Discovery documentary, camcorder footage taken on set by one of the show’s stunt coordinators shows the cast was aware of the stereotypical castings for the Black and Yellow Rangers.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Even in these safety-first times, there are still plenty of colorful, experimental watches out there for those whose tastes extend beyond the conservative boundaries set by most luxury watchmakers.—
Robin Swithinbank,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Portland and Sacramento have five devices that can be reserved ahead of time or checked out on the concourse, while Phoenix has 10 devices.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The hotels would not confirm the occasion or if large blocks of rooms had been reserved.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Coffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffer. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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