cash out

[kash-out] / ˈkæʃˌaʊt /

VERB

liquidate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convert pay off quit reimburse repay

STRONG

cash clear discharge exchange honor realize satisfy settle square

WEAK

cash in sell off sell up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

remain stay take

STRONG

fail hold keep owe upset

WEAK

build construct create invest

VERB

squander

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow expend lavish misuse waste

STRONG

consume dissipate frivol misspend scatter spend trifle

WEAK

be prodigal with be wasteful frivol away go through prodigalize put out run through spend like water spring for throw away throw money around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hoard save

STRONG

accumulate collect gather

WEAK

set aside

Example Sentences

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It has been growing quickly, acquiring rights from private-equity firms looking to cash out.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Private-equity firms often use continuation vehicles to buy companies from older funds, enabling the sponsors to hold on to the businesses while giving their fund investors a chance to cash out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“The insurance company doesn’t have to inspect the vehicle to make sure it’s been repaired. So they’ll just cash out and then move on,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

We could also sell the building and cash out after the 10-year lease ends.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Relieved, I pull some cash out of my pocket and wave it at both girls.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

cash out

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