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
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The service currently grants waivers for airmen and guardians who grow beard for religious reasons, including Sikh, Jewish, Muslim and Norse Heathen people.
—Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The tiny island nation’s cash-for-citizenship offer, which grants nationality to the wealthy, among them Russian oligarchs, celebrities and millionaire sports stars, was wrongly attacked by the EU’s executive arm, according to Anthony Collins, an advocate general at the EU’s Court of Justice.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
First stack of Death Throes grants 40% grenade damage in PvE up from 20%.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Dealing damage with an SMG grants SMG damage for a short time, 20 stacks up to 100% bonus, 1 second duration but refreshes on hit.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
Within this proprietary creation, the company grants small businesses unparalleled flexibility and transparency.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The service currently grants waivers for airmen and guardians who grow beard for religious reasons, including Sikh, Jewish, Muslim and Norse Heathen people.
—Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The tiny island nation’s cash-for-citizenship offer, which grants nationality to the wealthy, among them Russian oligarchs, celebrities and millionaire sports stars, was wrongly attacked by the EU’s executive arm, according to Anthony Collins, an advocate general at the EU’s Court of Justice.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
First stack of Death Throes grants 40% grenade damage in PvE up from 20%.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Dealing damage with an SMG grants SMG damage for a short time, 20 stacks up to 100% bonus, 1 second duration but refreshes on hit.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grants
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In addition to further support for housing and local governments, expanding the consumption subsidies applied to automobiles/electric vehicles/hybrid and home appliances to consumer electronics, textiles, and restaurant dining would be logical.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For instance, after severely cutting premium subsidies in 2017, the administration reintroduced them for a limited number of lower-income Americans.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Finding the Right Team Richardson admits that liberation from her darker days took soul searching and accountability.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Still, despite his optimism, Vitale admits there have been difficult moments.Tim Casey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Wilms acknowledges that the TV audience might want something slightly different from other YouTube platforms.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Comparisons to Silicon Valley, though, need to acknowledges key differences, according to Sherman.Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Johnson concedes that having the world at our fingertips is incredible in some ways, but has found that going back to basics and silencing the noise has had a major impact on her creativity.Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Google now concedes distance working only in exceptional circumstances with repercussions on performance assessment and promotions.Anna Zanardi Cappon, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Jod begrudgingly agrees, and everyone boards the ship, with Wim and Fern manning the turrets, and Neel at the controls.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cheng agrees that there is a noticeable difference — both from a general industrial perspective, as well as cultural perspective amongst the AAPI communities.Angela Lei, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Grants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grants. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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