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
Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
This comes after earlier attempts to force changes at top universities by cancelling billions of dollars in research grants.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The grants will go toward projects that increase public understanding of AI, support the design of AI for uses that communities want and increase economic opportunity.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The Tasveer Film Fund Pitch Event, sponsored by Netflix, will award four outstanding projects with production grants of $35,000 each, totaling $140,000 in funding.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Collaborations with foreign companies and grants from independent nonprofits have also contributed.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, the National Institutes of Health restored hundreds of cancer and other research grants to UCLA per a judge’s order.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Universities that agree to the compact would receive a competitive advantage for federal education funds, a White House official told USA TODAY, including receiving priority for grants when possible as well as invitations to certain White House events and discussions with officials.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
McGrain said that many nonprofits rely on an ability to draw on government grants, which could quickly be curtailed when governments shut down.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Jones’s appeals can proceed, but unless a court grants a stay, the families may continue enforcing the judgments during those appeals.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, the act grants the president limited authority to withhold funds, including for a 45-day period before Congress is required to respond.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The league constitution grants Goodell the authority to fine, suspend or even terminate the contract of a coach for conduct detrimental to the league.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
If the judge grants the motion, Trauernicht would be ordered to receive mental health treatment.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Yet, the Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse – that is, the power to tax and spend.
—Garret Martin, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Similarly, if the trial court grants the motion, prosecutors can appeal.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Le Provençal also grants owners access to a host of public areas with Art Deco flair, including a cinema, health spa, restaurant, retail boutiques, and six acres of landscaped gardens where a 98-foot swimming pool cool off in proximity to Hôtel Belles Rives’s beach club.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Biden administration created the program in 2023 to allow FEMA to award grants to state, local, or nonprofit organizations that provide support services to migrants released from ICE custody.
—Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
This comes after earlier attempts to force changes at top universities by cancelling billions of dollars in research grants.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
The grants will go toward projects that increase public understanding of AI, support the design of AI for uses that communities want and increase economic opportunity.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The Tasveer Film Fund Pitch Event, sponsored by Netflix, will award four outstanding projects with production grants of $35,000 each, totaling $140,000 in funding.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Collaborations with foreign companies and grants from independent nonprofits have also contributed.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, the National Institutes of Health restored hundreds of cancer and other research grants to UCLA per a judge’s order.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Universities that agree to the compact would receive a competitive advantage for federal education funds, a White House official told USA TODAY, including receiving priority for grants when possible as well as invitations to certain White House events and discussions with officials.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
McGrain said that many nonprofits rely on an ability to draw on government grants, which could quickly be curtailed when governments shut down.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Iblis grants the wish, and Pan-geum wakes up in her 20s.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Jones’s appeals can proceed, but unless a court grants a stay, the families may continue enforcing the judgments during those appeals.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, the act grants the president limited authority to withhold funds, including for a 45-day period before Congress is required to respond.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The league constitution grants Goodell the authority to fine, suspend or even terminate the contract of a coach for conduct detrimental to the league.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
If the judge grants the motion, Trauernicht would be ordered to receive mental health treatment.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Yet, the Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse – that is, the power to tax and spend.
—Garret Martin, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Similarly, if the trial court grants the motion, prosecutors can appeal.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Le Provençal also grants owners access to a host of public areas with Art Deco flair, including a cinema, health spa, restaurant, retail boutiques, and six acres of landscaped gardens where a 98-foot swimming pool cool off in proximity to Hôtel Belles Rives’s beach club.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grants
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In their funding bill, Democrats included a provision to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire this year, warning that failure to act could lead to higher insurance premiums.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Democrats have largely withheld votes from a short-term plan to fund the government, insisting Republicans engage with them on extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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The man admits that his expectation is for both of them to contribute equally once they are settled.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump could also try to invoke Section 301, which confers powers to combat unfair trade practices, or Section 232, which applies to national security situations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Over time, the population accumulates mutations and sometimes one of them confers an advantage to the species.—
D. Scott Schmid,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Maximum allotments have been increased in comparison to last year’s SNAP benefits, as noted below.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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There were once 2,522 public domain allotments in California totaling 336,409 acres.—
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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Every so often, Nelson cranks up the salsa music and busts a move, and Nick confesses that his real dream is to be a choreographer.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Congress awards up to 85,000 H-1B visas per year through a lottery system.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Every single month, The Freed Fellowship awards $500 to a small business owner, and the winners also get coaching and feedback that’s often just as valuable as the money itself.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tranter acknowledges he’s been fortunate to make a more-than-comfortable living in a business that at its best remains a pipe dream for most.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slot’s more patient and pragmatic Liverpool is a reflection of a new reality, which Klopp himself acknowledges.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mercifully, Marlon gives Lee a chance to prove he can be trusted.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Grants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grants. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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