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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

A sinking fund holds money that’s earmarked for a specific goal or expense.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 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

"Add to this what may be done by throwing in the aid of western lands and other articles as a sinking fund, and our prospect is really a bright one."

From Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism by Chinard, Gilbert