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as in budget
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
our club has a fund for parties—which we like to have as often as possible
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as in resources
funds plural
available money
my funds were a little low, so I asked my favorite lending institution—Dad—for a small advance on my first paycheck
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
we have a deep fund of volunteers to call on when there is an unexpected need for help
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as in to finance
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater
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as in to subsidize
to provide money for
Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever
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Recent Examples of fund
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
According to the report, the OpenAI’s proposal seeks to replicate the Alaska Permanent Fund, a sovereign wealth fund established in 1976 to invest the state’s surplus oil revenues.
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Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
There were tens of thousands of dollars sent to him, the complaint alleges, for things like dental work, a pickup truck, a motorcycle and to fund a legitimate social media career and future together.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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The new round of funding also requires cities and counties to provide a local match in order to receive the funds.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
According to the report, the OpenAI’s proposal seeks to replicate the Alaska Permanent Fund, a sovereign wealth fund established in 1976 to invest the state’s surplus oil revenues.
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Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Verb
If the campaign is successfully funded, shipping is expected to begin in August.
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New Atlas,
3 July 2026
There were tens of thousands of dollars sent to him, the complaint alleges, for things like dental work, a pickup truck, a motorcycle and to fund a legitimate social media career and future together.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
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Assemblymember Alex Lee announced on Wednesday that $20 million in the 2026-27 fiscal budget has been allocated to restart the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Program after the program paused at the end of June due to a lack of funding.
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As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
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Any monetization of the strait would be a dramatic change from the situation before the war, when commercial ships carrying 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply transited the waterway without fees.
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The facility’s hot water supply was measured below proper hot water supply.
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Geographic protection is obsolete against global cyber threats, making the defense of sixteen critical infrastructure sectors, from energy to finance, paramount.
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ByteDance began hiring for 100 open roles, signed multiple independent filmmakers and artists and held private conversations about financing AI films.
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That’s because Medicare, rather than the Part D insurer, is subsidizing the prescription.
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Childcare is subsidized, and extensive public transportation makes commuting affordable without requiring multiple vehicles.
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Democrats have also increased taxes on businesses, paid for programs out of other funds and suspended reserve deposits among other solutions.
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Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.
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The internal zip pocket kept small valuables, such as my passport, Kindle, and lip balm, accessible without need for rummaging.
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Across the nation, however, pockets of affordable housing remain.
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Several boxes of unsold items were visible behind the counter, suggesting ample inventory, although the worker told USA TODAY sales had been steady.
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The same logic applies to a supply chain operation where demand forecasting feeds inventory management, which in turn feeds procurement automation.
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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