subsidize
verb
sub·si·dize
ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīz 
-zə-
subsidized; subsidizing
: to furnish with a subsidy: such as
a
: to purchase the assistance of by payment of a subsidy
b
: to aid or promote (someone or something, such as a private enterprise) with public money
subsidize soybean farmers
subsidize public transportation
subsidizer
noun
Examples of subsidize in a Sentence
The state subsidizes housing for low-income families.
She feels that private businesses should not be subsidized by taxpayers.
The company subsidizes health insurance for its employees.
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Also on the ballot, the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas.
Between the lines: Travis County voters will decide whether to increase property taxes 2.5 cents per $100 in valuation to subsidize child care.
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Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Lightning are up 86% this year, but the company loses money on the vehicle and has been subsidizing sales.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
American manufacturers waiting for their government to subsidize the industry in a way that matches Chinese support will be waiting a very long time.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Public universities subsidize in-state students by charging a premium to out-of-state students.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Lightning are up 86% this year, but the company loses money on the vehicle and has been subsidizing sales.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
American manufacturers waiting for their government to subsidize the industry in a way that matches Chinese support will be waiting a very long time.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Public universities subsidize in-state students by charging a premium to out-of-state students.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Subsidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsidize. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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subsidize
verb
sub·si·dize
ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīz
-zə-
subsidized; subsidizing
: to aid or furnish with a subsidy
subsidizer
noun
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