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as in financing
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 subsidizing
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 funding
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Any increase in funding will help with the park’s financial/infrastructure crisis.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
The pressure stems from a tougher funding environment, staff cuts, and mounting concerns about their organizations’ ability to weather the current climate.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Some countries, like Sweden, have implemented quotas for the funding that comes out of their film commissions.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The fossils were first discovered by a local resident in 2016 and initial excavation happened between then and 2019, but then funding dried up.
—James Doubek, NPR, 14 May 2026
There is also a one-time funding boost to reduce the property tax burden for homeowners at a time when the average statewide increase in 2026 was nearly 7% across city and county levies.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The funding will help the state identify and track major sources of the chemicals and turn the findings into public health policy outcomes, officials said.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Congress has already rejected steep cuts to the NSF and NIH, only to watch the administration slow-walk the funding it had been ordered to spend.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
In March, Washington sanctioned Rwanda’s defense forces and several senior officials, accusing them of funding the M23 rebels who have taken over mineral-rich areas of eastern DR Congo.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
In a May 14 vote, the Senate resoundingly approved a measure to temporarily pause members' own salaries when funding for one or more agencies lapses because of congressional inaction.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The measure applies only to the Senate, not the House, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two chambers over responsibility for funding the federal government.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Several other big donors who joined him in support of Bass in 2022 are now funding an independent committee on her behalf that is run by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who managed Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 May 2026
Fully funding immigration judges and Border Patrol to ensure asylum cases are quickly and fairly adjudicated while stopping real crime such as drug and human trafficking.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The open letter comes as EU Member states are discussing plans to combine funding for culture, media and civil society into a single pot.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who has bought mansions in Nevada and Florida, is funding two ballot initiatives that take aim at the wealth tax measure.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
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Even under broader classifications, California data does not show administrative spending approaching 50% of education funding.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Any increase in funding will help with the park’s financial/infrastructure crisis.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
The pressure stems from a tougher funding environment, staff cuts, and mounting concerns about their organizations’ ability to weather the current climate.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Some countries, like Sweden, have implemented quotas for the funding that comes out of their film commissions.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The fossils were first discovered by a local resident in 2016 and initial excavation happened between then and 2019, but then funding dried up.
—James Doubek, NPR, 14 May 2026
There is also a one-time funding boost to reduce the property tax burden for homeowners at a time when the average statewide increase in 2026 was nearly 7% across city and county levies.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The funding will help the state identify and track major sources of the chemicals and turn the findings into public health policy outcomes, officials said.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Congress has already rejected steep cuts to the NSF and NIH, only to watch the administration slow-walk the funding it had been ordered to spend.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Verb
Adames would have paid his playing-time penance (as well as a fine to the team’s kangaroo court — perhaps funding a postgame pizza party), and everyone would have moved on from the mistake.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
In March, Washington sanctioned Rwanda’s defense forces and several senior officials, accusing them of funding the M23 rebels who have taken over mineral-rich areas of eastern DR Congo.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
In a May 14 vote, the Senate resoundingly approved a measure to temporarily pause members' own salaries when funding for one or more agencies lapses because of congressional inaction.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The measure applies only to the Senate, not the House, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two chambers over responsibility for funding the federal government.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Several other big donors who joined him in support of Bass in 2022 are now funding an independent committee on her behalf that is run by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who managed Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 May 2026
Fully funding immigration judges and Border Patrol to ensure asylum cases are quickly and fairly adjudicated while stopping real crime such as drug and human trafficking.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The open letter comes as EU Member states are discussing plans to combine funding for culture, media and civil society into a single pot.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who has bought mansions in Nevada and Florida, is funding two ballot initiatives that take aim at the wealth tax measure.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funding
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To offset federal cuts, Newsom proposed a $300 million fund aimed at keeping $0 monthly health plans available for lower-income Californians after Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expired last year.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Indeed, Democratic legislators passed bills related to vaccines, immigration enforcement and healthcare subsidies.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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These cities are building quickly on flood-prone land, financing infrastructure through debt mechanisms that future residents will inherit, and betting that car-dependent sprawl is a durable model for community life.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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But behind the scenes, Lebron, 32, tells PEOPLE, the new influx of cash was financing a severe drug addiction.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Democrats are for subsidizing childcare for working parents as well as providing food and housing assistance for low-income Americans.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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In recent years, Cuba’s government has talked about subsidizing people in need instead of goods.—
Danica Coto,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Also announced at the gala, a lead donation from Sarah and Lachlan Murdoch will launch the Horizon Fund — a permanent endowment for MCRI aimed at funding long-term children’s health research and future medical breakthroughs.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The endowment exists to support the mental, emotional and physical wellness of students and staff at the University of North Georgia.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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All artists take sponsorships and 99% pocket that money on top of (ticket) sales.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Those donations developed into sponsorships, which turned into year-round partnerships with jockeys.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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“Funding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funding. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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