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as in budget
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
our club has a fund for parties—which we like to have as often as possible
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as in resources
funds plural
available money
my funds were a little low, so I asked my favorite lending institution—Dad—for a small advance on my first paycheck
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
we have a deep fund of volunteers to call on when there is an unexpected need for help
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as in to finance
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater
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as in to subsidize
to provide money for
Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever
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Recent Examples of fund
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
Each of the sheriff's departments in the four border counties should receive funds for an additional 20 deputies each, Rhodes said in a Dec. 20 interview.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Ascend Agency, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Swed, our resident optimist, reminded us that the formula for artistic success is straightforward, if not simple: Artists create big ideas, boards work to fund them, audiences reward the risk.
—Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Congressional Ethics Committee closed its investigations into several representatives who were accused of misusing campaign funds.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
Each of the sheriff's departments in the four border counties should receive funds for an additional 20 deputies each, Rhodes said in a Dec. 20 interview.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Bringing individual investors into the fold Due to the JOBS Act of 2012, Phoenix Capital Group was able to choose a different path for financing in oil and gas by funding its growth through corporate bonds issued directly to individual investors.
—Ascend Agency, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Swed, our resident optimist, reminded us that the formula for artistic success is straightforward, if not simple: Artists create big ideas, boards work to fund them, audiences reward the risk.
—Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, rising mortgage rates have increased monthly payments and further strained buyers' budgets.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Preparing financially for the real world can be overwhelming, especially when trying to balance a tight budget without missing out on the fun opportunities that arise at school.Keagan Ostop, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tools and resources to support you There are many tools and resources out there designed to support entrepreneurs.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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When his father died, Carter returned home to his family farm and also operated a seed and farm supply company in Plains.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Still, a dry start to the water year in Southern California could mean looming supply shortfalls.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Walter Reuther helped finance the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, formed after the Montgomery bus boycott that followed the arrest of Rosa Parks in 1955.Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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Tension may also be felt around financing a project — or perhaps other difficulties around large money matters, like an inheritance or assets and investments.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Reader’s Digest subsidized the cost of consultations for employees, under a benefits policy that covered self-improvement.Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of Singaporeans live in affordable public housing that's subsidized by the government, and the food scene revolves around hawker centers, or food courts with cheap eats and community seating that's so ingrained in the culture, it's recognized and protected by UNESCO.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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All applicants also need to show a passport that's valid for at least six months, bank deposits over the last six months with a minimum of at least $10,000 per month, plus proof of international health insurance and remote work experience, like a resume or work contract.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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BetMGM offers new players a 100% deposit match up to $1,000 + $25 on the house with BetMGM Casino bonus code MCCASINO.Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Industries like automotive and pharmaceuticals that rely on a just-in-time inventory model need to be implementing and acting on contingency plans, Short said, not only in advance of a new strike but also for any further labor unrest on the horizon in 2025.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The key is to control inventory, optimize the sales cycle, and reduce accounts receivable.Dileep Rao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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But even since his bitcoin strategy got underway in 2020, there have been pockets of severe pain for investors — the stock lost 74% of its value in 2022 before soaring the past two years.MacKenzie Sigalos,Ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Barely three months after Julie Wainwright put her strikingly modern residence in a prime pocket of Beverly Hills up for sale at nearly $12 million, the founder and former CEO of The RealReal has already offloaded the property.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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