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sinking fund

NOUN
nest egg
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cache reserve fund savings savings account stash stockpile
WEAK
backup emergency funds funds investment life savings mad money means money in the bank piggy bank provisions rainy day fund reserve reserves resources something for a rainy day something to fall back on unexpended balance

Example Sentences

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And if you haven’t already, start saving for the holidays by setting up a sinking fund.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

To grow your money before the holiday rush, consider parking your sinking fund in high-yield savings accounts that often let you earn up to 5% APY.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

Let’s take the HOA example: If annual dues are $500 and you have six months to save, you need to put about $83 a month in your sinking fund.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022

The company will set up a sinking fund governed by an advisory committee for the remediation effort, which will be reviewed when depleted.

From Reuters • Feb. 8, 2022

As under the “Ashbourne Act” of 1885, this annuity was calculated at £4 per cent. on the purchase money, 2-¾ per cent. being for interest, and 1-¼ per cent. being for sinking fund.

From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.