defunded

Definition of defundednext
past tense of defund

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defunded
received
Verb
  • The program accepted nearly 300,000 returns in its final year, according to internal IRS data reported by the Associated Press, and received strong satisfaction ratings from users.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The city's first attempt at hosting the country's most popular sporting event was largely well-received.
    CBS News, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Defunded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defunded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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