1
as in subsidies
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in takeovers
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of appropriations
Under the current appropriations, a full statewide implementation was not feasible.
—
Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Though the study is underway now, it’s been in the works since Congress included the plan in appropriations legislation in 2022.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Hassett added that tariff revenue would be only one potential funding source, noting that Congress ultimately decides how federal revenue — including taxes and tariffs — is spent through the appropriations process, according to remarks reported by USA TODAY.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s not what ended up in the appropriations bill.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Congress did finish 11 of its 12 appropriations bills.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, Democrats are holding up a full-year appropriations bill until Republicans agree to immigration enforcement reforms.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
During Friday's Senate session, McConnell spoke on the floor for several minutes about the full-year defense appropriations bill.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The appropriations bill for DHS was the only one that was not passed as is, with senators agreeing on a two-week stopgap funding the agency while negotiations about reform play out.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Though the study is underway now, it’s been in the works since Congress included the plan in appropriations legislation in 2022.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Hassett added that tariff revenue would be only one potential funding source, noting that Congress ultimately decides how federal revenue — including taxes and tariffs — is spent through the appropriations process, according to remarks reported by USA TODAY.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s not what ended up in the appropriations bill.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Congress did finish 11 of its 12 appropriations bills.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, Democrats are holding up a full-year appropriations bill until Republicans agree to immigration enforcement reforms.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
During Friday's Senate session, McConnell spoke on the floor for several minutes about the full-year defense appropriations bill.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The appropriations bill for DHS was the only one that was not passed as is, with senators agreeing on a two-week stopgap funding the agency while negotiations about reform play out.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriations
Noun
-
That shutdown ended with a promise to vote on extending the subsidies, which failed.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of last year, despite the majority of Americans supporting their renewal.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Aitken traces the building’s guiding spirit through downtown’s uncanonized cultural lineage — along Alameda Street and to venues like LACE and Al’s Bar — where artists merged music and film in loft takeovers and avant-garde installations.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
-
The disconnect between Netflix’s ambition and its stock performance stems from a clash between long-term strategy and short-term financial realities, according to two entertainment analysts and a corporate lawyer specialized in big takeovers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Teitsworth said the Honnold Foundation distributed over $4 million in grants last year and that Honnold is still involved with its work, keeping a board seat and providing financial assistance.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Other funding has come from county grants.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Hamzah Abushaban, Kordia’s cousin, said she is not known to faint or experience seizures.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
-
These seizures do not include numbers from local or state agencies.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Legroom allotments have been steadily decreasing over the years in order for airlines to boost profits, despite the complaints of fliers.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
-
Range Rider Jim Powers rides around cattle in grazing allotments in the Antelope Basin of the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
But county commissioners voted in February to put a moratorium on annexations and incorporations for at least five years to give the county time to assess the fiscal impact of future annexation and incorporations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appropriations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
