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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
Such appropriation was ubiquitous.
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Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
In recent years, the cemetery has turned into a site of remembrance, thanks to the care from several volunteers and a $400,000 appropriation from the state.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 13 May 2026
There have also been broader concerns about exploitation and appropriation, with projects having gone forward without involvement from the ballroom community.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The state Assembly’s appropriations committee is set to consider the bill Thursday.
—Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
In recent years, the cemetery has turned into a site of remembrance, thanks to the care from several volunteers and a $400,000 appropriation from the state.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 13 May 2026
There have also been broader concerns about exploitation and appropriation, with projects having gone forward without involvement from the ballroom community.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The state Assembly’s appropriations committee is set to consider the bill Thursday.
—Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriation
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To offset federal cuts, Newsom proposed a $300 million fund aimed at keeping $0 monthly health plans available for lower-income Californians after Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expired last year.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Indeed, Democratic legislators passed bills related to vaccines, immigration enforcement and healthcare subsidies.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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In late March a teen takeover in Hyde Park turned destructive, badly damaging cars.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Licata began leading the FWISD March 24, when the Texas Education Agency appointed him as superintendent as part of a state takeover of thel district.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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Since 2020, the Foundation has awarded more than 55 grants and invested over $23 million in programs across 47 countries.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The pilot is being funded by a combination of city dollars and a state grant.—
Ishan Thakore,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Both contracts gained more than 7% last week as hopes of a peace deal that would end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz dimmed.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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That transparency became especially important after Gijon experienced seizure symptoms while teaching during her third year in the classroom in 2017.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Once again, the Eagles are not using their full allotment.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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The defending champs sold out all 8,700 season-ticket memberships for the 2026 season with a 92% renewal rate from the previous season, becoming the first team in league history to sell out season ticket allotments for three consecutive years, the person said.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Its annexation of East Jerusalem is not internationally recognized.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Israel advanced a bill on Tuesday that would expand Israeli civilian authority sweeping authority over antiquities and archaeology in the occupied West Bank, a move that human rights groups warned would lead to the annexation of the Palestinian territory.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
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This is an ancient practice that continues into the Middle Ages called usurpation.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Court’s usurpation runs deeper than the invalidation of statutes with a liberal cast, though there has been plenty of that.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Appropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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