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as in seized
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
archaeologists wrongfully appropriated artifacts excavated at ancient sites for their museums
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as in stole
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
you can't just appropriate somebody's term paper and put your name on it!
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Recent Examples of appropriated
In 1852, Congress appropriated $15,000 for Waukegan Harbor improvements that included a breakwater with an elevated catwalk parallel to the shore to protect the harbor, in addition to navigation aids.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The nonprofit Climate United sued the administration this weekend to unfreeze a $7 billion federal grant awarded by the Biden administration, using money Congress appropriated, that will fund clean energy and solar projects around the nation.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
The total number of contracts is about 6,200, representing programs that were appropriated by Congress in the last budget approval.
—Melody Schreiber, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
The groups in their lawsuit say that by freezing funds appropriated by Congress, the administration is violating the Constitution's separation of powers as well as the federal law that governs the procedures used by administrative agencies.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
But under the current plan, that money would not be appropriated until the next fiscal year, the Republican pointed out.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Congress has appropriated $174 billion in assistance to Ukraine since 2022, according to the Congressional Research Service.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
The dismantling of agencies like USAID, wholesale firings of federal workers and cutting of funds already appropriated by Congress is prompting widespread confusion and several legal challenges.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
The cut itself used to be named a Kansas City strip before it was appropriated by New York.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The nonprofit Climate United sued the administration this weekend to unfreeze a $7 billion federal grant awarded by the Biden administration, using money Congress appropriated, that will fund clean energy and solar projects around the nation.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
The total number of contracts is about 6,200, representing programs that were appropriated by Congress in the last budget approval.
—Melody Schreiber, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
The groups in their lawsuit say that by freezing funds appropriated by Congress, the administration is violating the Constitution's separation of powers as well as the federal law that governs the procedures used by administrative agencies.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
But under the current plan, that money would not be appropriated until the next fiscal year, the Republican pointed out.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Congress has appropriated $174 billion in assistance to Ukraine since 2022, according to the Congressional Research Service.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
The dismantling of agencies like USAID, wholesale firings of federal workers and cutting of funds already appropriated by Congress is prompting widespread confusion and several legal challenges.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
The cut itself used to be named a Kansas City strip before it was appropriated by New York.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriated
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Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The airport bomb squad also responded and confiscated the fireworks.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The airport police bomb squad also responded and confiscated the explosives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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The watches were swiped from Reeves’ Hollywood Hills home in December 2023, according to police.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Appropriated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriated. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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