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
Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Butler has focused on education, funding a scholarship in her son’s name for criminal-justice students at Miramar High School.
—Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
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Noun
The draft would also tee up negotiations on sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian funds.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Verb
That committee is also partly funded by Airbnb, according to the Ethics Commission website.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Butler has focused on education, funding a scholarship in her son’s name for criminal-justice students at Miramar High School.
—Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
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Playing teams operating with considerably lower budgets and less quality meant Palace invariably confronted opponents who sat deep and refused to go toe-to-toe for fear of offering the space in which Palace might flourish in transition.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Additionally, my office’s budget for audit and fraud, waste, and abuse investigations was cut by nearly 25% one year into office.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Formula (HB1581) could help reverse these troubling trends by increasing support for public universities, making higher education more accessible for students of all backgrounds — not just those who have more resources.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon, allowing resources to flow to the scene.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Unsurprisingly, the brand’s wash day supplies are still just as good and have since kept my hair thick, shiny, and healthy, despite consistently using hot tools.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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Jeff Currie expects supply pressures in the oil market could gradually spread from Asia to Europe and the United States.—
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CNBC,
26 May 2026
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That seed money is financing an ambitious expansion plan that calls for hundreds of piano schools across the country.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Last night, Deadline told you that Mubi is financing Nicolas Winding Refn’s next directorial, his long-in-the-works, Maniac Cop.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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On May 21, the CRTC ordered American digital platforms to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to subsidize local indie film and TV production, while reducing spending obligations on local broadcasters.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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The thoughtlessness with which this bride coerced you into subsidizing her wedding was stunning.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Fidelity Investments Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The findings suggest Mercury's ice was deposited rapidly rather than supplied gradually over long periods of time — a scenario that also helps explain the apparent purity of the ice deposits, the study notes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Currie noted that as the conflict drags on, global oil inventories continue to decline.—
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CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Steven Thomas, chief economist at Reports on Housing, sees a balanced market (sellers and buyers) with a slight downward price pressure as inventory levels rise.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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All the different sections and organizational pockets help with capacity.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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This Samsonite style has a sleek design, a padded laptop compartment, and an expandable water bottle pocket.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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