1
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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2
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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Even during martial law, the fund retains special privileges on transfers.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
But charter schools, which are supposed to be fully funded by the public, only exist because the government created them, and the government created them to spark new models that serve the same essential purpose as other public schools.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
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Noun
To raise funds for the projects, the group is offering memorial plaques for $25,000 each.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Even during martial law, the fund retains special privileges on transfers.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
Proceeds from the sale benefit the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation, which helps fund literacy programs and special exhibits at the library, according to the library’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
But charter schools, which are supposed to be fully funded by the public, only exist because the government created them, and the government created them to spark new models that serve the same essential purpose as other public schools.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
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Essentially, they are instructed to craft legislation that, if enacted, would reconcile spending and revenue levels with the budget resolution's targets.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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With that in mind, someone earning $125,000 a year should keep their total housing budget to $3,125 a month or less.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
30 May 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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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The problem is especially pronounced in Arizona’s rural areas, many of which don’t have groundwater regulations, and little backup supply from rivers.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Grower supply stores and landscape supply companies can be good sources for large amounts of potting mix.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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More subsidies, more help with financing homes and increased incentives to make housing more affordable are needed.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Social Security is financed by a payroll tax paid by employers and employees.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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The assumption is that taxpayers are subsidizing many healthy, child-free adults who are out of work.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2025
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In some ways, MAGA accounts are just subsidizing further demand.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2025
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Full legal name Birthdate Home address Geolocation of your device Initial cash deposit Bank account and routing number Bonus bets will arrive in your account after your bet settles and will stay available to you for seven (7) days.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Back in April, the central bank had cut its deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Target has struggled with merchandise missteps, retail crime, and inventory management.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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These systems can automatically execute purchases at scale, often before legitimate retailers can adjust their inventory strategies.—
Rochelle Thielen,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Shortwaves are pockets of energy that move east, generally at speeds between 20 mph and 35 mph.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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You're left scouring eBay or used shops to get a good-quality pocket camera because the few made today cost a bundle and are frequently sold out at stores.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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