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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the National Park Service received an increased appropriation for wildlife management
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as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the insurgents' appropriation of the house for their headquarters
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Recent Examples of appropriation
Cady Stanton: House Republicans have obviously already targeted some rollbacks for IRS funding in annual appropriations, as well as rollbacks from the large amount of funding the agency got from the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The provision is tucked in the agriculture bill that would be considered alongside appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
The groups aim to have people contact members of Congress as appropriations bills to fund or cut the budget for programs as outlined in the bill signed by Trump on July 4 are written between now and the fall.
—Arkansas Online, 27 July 2025
The bill was lauded by California Republican colleague Ken Calvert, chairman of the defense appropriations subcommittee.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The provision is tucked in the agriculture bill that would be considered alongside appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
The groups aim to have people contact members of Congress as appropriations bills to fund or cut the budget for programs as outlined in the bill signed by Trump on July 4 are written between now and the fall.
—Arkansas Online, 27 July 2025
The bill was lauded by California Republican colleague Ken Calvert, chairman of the defense appropriations subcommittee.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriation
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The number of uninsured people could spike further if Trump and his congressional allies don't renew additional federal subsidies for low- and moderate-income Americans who buy health coverage on state insurance marketplaces.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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More top news stories: Cuts outlined in President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget mean some groups stand to lose federal funds that support medical services like testing and HIV treatment, as well as nonmedical patient supports such as housing and food subsidies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The takeover led to a mass resignation of appointees and advisors, including Shonda Rhimes and Renée Fleming.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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But the federal government’s takeover presents a unique opportunity to reclaim the future of the Penn-area neighborhood.—
Tony Simone,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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The science, Sewell said, came out of innovations funded by National Institutes of Health grants.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Topping the list of federal grants: The Brent Spence Bridge project, which will be paid for with a $1.5 billion federal grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Boyce died suddenly at the age of 20 in July 2019 after experiencing a seizure in his sleep.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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As the infection progresses, people may experience confusion, stiff neck, disorientation, hallucinations, seizures and coma.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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Governors traditionally meet these savings targets by spreading the pain among dozens of state agencies, holding back a share of their allotments.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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In Charlotte’s first-ever game at Bank of America Stadium, the 49ers have nearly sold out their allotment of tickets, with just a few hundred remaining, according to Athletic Director Mike Hill.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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Olson said the preliminary approvals — the annexation agreement, rezoning, PUD and preliminary PUD plan — could be up for a vote by the City Council in August.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Not one person − with every seat filled, many standing, and some overflowing into the hall − said annexation was a good idea.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Appropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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