as in grant
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
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Recent Examples of subsidy
Musk, with a net worth of more than $343 billion, owns several companies that are regulated by the federal government and that also have federal contracts or receive federal subsidies.
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Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The extended tax subsidies were first enacted in 2021 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and extended to the end of 2025 through the Inflation Reduction Act.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Milwaukee County would provide an operating subsidy of $112,554 in 2025, followed by $40,000 annually for the subsequent three years.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
When Planned Parenthood and its affiliates make adjustments to their subsidies and prices, advocates who provide direct services can be caught off guard.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The extended tax subsidies were first enacted in 2021 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and extended to the end of 2025 through the Inflation Reduction Act.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Milwaukee County would provide an operating subsidy of $112,554 in 2025, followed by $40,000 annually for the subsequent three years.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
When Planned Parenthood and its affiliates make adjustments to their subsidies and prices, advocates who provide direct services can be caught off guard.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidy
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Indonesia is also bolstering its cultural policies that include an annual $13 million international co-production grant.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Republic’s coverage of southern Arizona is funded, in part, with a grant from Report for America.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Tigers are one of eight teams with the highest 2025 bonus pool allotment of $7,555,500.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Dodgers have the smallest such allotment in the majors, with only around $5.1 million total to spend on international signings in 2025.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Such appropriations are the fundamental and ultimate business of Congress, as per the Constitution.Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition to showcasing inspiring interiors, the book also contains a sourcing guide to help readers learn about cultural appropriation, the origins of objects and ethical shopping models.Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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