as in subsidies
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
applied for a federal grant to restore the church, one of the oldest and most architecturally significant in the state
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as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
you will grant that she is difficult to work with
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as in confers
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
by the power vested in me, I grant you the keys to the city
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Recent Examples of grants
Stephen Fowler, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
The Tar Heels will sweat out their Selection Sunday fate to see if the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee — ironically chaired by UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham — grants Davis’ team one of its final at-large berths.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Using the non-exclusive franchise tag on a player grants a team the right to match another organization’s offer, or to receive two first-round draft picks as compensation.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
The directive grants federal agencies broad authority to penalize schools and athletic organizations that do not comply.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
This grants you just the right amount of time to pick out bangles, necklaces, studs, and even a tiara-like hair clip to surprise the woman in your life with the romantic gift of the century.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
To wrap up this incredible journey, there's another stretch of sea days — six days, to be precise — on the way back to Seattle, which grants you time for plenty of rest and relaxation after a busy stretch in Hawaii.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
Fubo’s Pro plan grants subscribers access to CBS in certain markets.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
Using their smartphone, a resident can share a unique virtual key with a visitor that grants them access.
—Ram Nikhil Dodda, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Employees must be given 60 days' notice of their end date, unless OPM grants a waiver to shorten that period to 30 days.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
The Tar Heels will sweat out their Selection Sunday fate to see if the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee — ironically chaired by UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham — grants Davis’ team one of its final at-large berths.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Using the non-exclusive franchise tag on a player grants a team the right to match another organization’s offer, or to receive two first-round draft picks as compensation.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
The directive grants federal agencies broad authority to penalize schools and athletic organizations that do not comply.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
This grants you just the right amount of time to pick out bangles, necklaces, studs, and even a tiara-like hair clip to surprise the woman in your life with the romantic gift of the century.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
To wrap up this incredible journey, there's another stretch of sea days — six days, to be precise — on the way back to Seattle, which grants you time for plenty of rest and relaxation after a busy stretch in Hawaii.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
Fubo’s Pro plan grants subscribers access to CBS in certain markets.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
Using their smartphone, a resident can share a unique virtual key with a visitor that grants them access.
—Ram Nikhil Dodda, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grants
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In fact, without American tariffs, China’s lavish subsidies would have likely been a bridge too far.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Federal subsidies that have significantly reduced monthly premiums for health insurance marketplace plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, are set to expire at the end of 2025.—
Stephanie Innes,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Blaine admits that his attitude towards risk has changed somewhat with age.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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Be the person who admits the struggles along with the wins.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company acknowledges a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, specifically in the areas of accounting expertise and IT user access controls, with remediation efforts underway.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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The company acknowledges its dependence on positive operating results and potential financing to meet future obligations, with management projecting that cash on hand may not be sufficient to continue operations without additional funding.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many lobster dishes are thought of as summer staples, Holden concedes, but lobster is also fitting for special occasions.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2024
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The refined view of entropy is one that sheds the false dreams of total efficiency and perfect prediction and instead concedes the irreducible uncertainty in the world.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Dec. 2024
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Hamas agrees to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander Hamas is expected to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage, and the bodies of four other hostages.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Officer Tolson agrees to moonlight as a pizza delivery person to complete the order.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Grants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grants. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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