COFFER(S) Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

coffers 1 of 2

noun

plural of coffer

as in pocket

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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coffers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of coffer

as in banks

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Recent Examples of coffers

Noun

The law paved the way for thousands of victims to sue their abusers but has been criticized for draining the coffers of local governments. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 An unpopular and seemingly arbitrary Forever War is hemorrhaging money from the state coffers. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 Stone suggested the Porter County Foundation, comprised of the 10 members of the combined Council and Board of Commissioners, consider taking money out of foundation coffers to assist local municipalities in storm clean-up. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 The wealthy developer has made large personal transfers into his campaign coffers and promoted his voting record and business acumen. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Torres and Ronald Araujo leaving (on loan to Liverpool) have left money in the club’s coffers and plenty of room for manoeuvre in terms of the wage bill, which was pushing the limits of La Liga’s salary regulations. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 At twenty-four, the soprano ability gone, his coffers emptied by heroin and scammers, Lymon, in his addict’s senescence, spoke to a reporter from Ebony magazine; a year later, he would be found dead on his grandmother’s bathroom floor. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026 But those potential savings have nothing to do with California tax policy, and would not represent a loss to the state’s coffers. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Republicans control the White House and both branches of Congress, helping bolster their financial coffers against their Democratic counterparts, Martin noted in his remarks. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffers

Noun

The elements could be an even bigger factor than the UNC defense as rain and a slippery field could make life tough for Craig in the pocket and particularly with respect to extending plays.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
In the artists who are asking that people leave their phones at home or in their pockets at concerts, in the genuine concern over whether younger generations are going to be able to read like older generations.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of pocket

Noun

Hochul has made that argument in defending New York’s law, saying local officers should remain focused on investigating crimes rather than using state and local resources to perform ICE’s work.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Newcastle had depleted full-back resources and Jaissle was convinced the 24-year-old’s athleticism was ideal.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of resources

Verb

The manufacturing technology deposits continuous reinforcement during 3D printing.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Rather than dramatically changing your natural hair color, a gloss deposits tone onto the hair and can soften the appearance of gray while adding shine.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of deposits

Noun

But the Fed under Warsh is widely expected to buck that pressure and hold rates steady next month, a consensus reflected in Fed funds futures contracts.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
As new investors look to buy or license those assets, the fund will reinvest any returns into its other programs.

— Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fund

Verb

That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
The rock retains water, allowing roots to seek out moisture during the dry summer months.

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026

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