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as in financing
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 subsidizing
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 funding
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The mayor cited the New York governor’s decision to provide more than $1 billion in state funding to help launch universal child care in New York City.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
The other side counters that the honest answer is more government social programs and more funding.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The partnership comes as enGEN3 joins the GK Labs ecosystem as one of its inaugural flagship projects, with GK Labs making an undisclosed seed investment into enGEN3’s current funding round.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Loss of federal funding also affected English learners and other support services, exacerbating the problem.
—Jill Stegman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
After de Blasio left office, Eric Adams pulled back on support for 3K, cutting outreach and funding.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
Local and state officials say funding and insurance delays, not permitting, are the real obstacles, with 53% of residents unable to move forward financially.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
For Medicaid, the federal government will no longer supply its share of funding for Medicaid applicants who don't supply prompt proof of their lawful citizenship.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Riley Beggin, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
With the legal victory, the CID will resume funding infrastructure projects in the Harris Ranch zone, Ortega said.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Albemarle plans to keep that spending relatively flat in 2026, while selectively funding strategic projects like Kings Mountain and early-stage development at the Salar de Atacama in Chile, Masters said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
House Bill 267 relaxes funding restrictions to the State Housing Initiatives Program, known as SHIP, which provides local governments with money to promote housing affordability for residents.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
In a multi-employer plan like ours, the employers are funding the plan based upon a percent of income.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The report, however, doesn’t present a complete financial picture because the NCAA doesn’t account for funding capital projects, operating funds and capital gifts.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
While there is considerable debate over Another Planet funding the rehab and ushering in the venue’s new role as a music house, what’s not in dispute is the impact the renovation on the building itself.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
American officials have since tried to distance themselves from the movement, denying any interest in funding it, contrary to separatist assertions.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The mayor cited the New York governor’s decision to provide more than $1 billion in state funding to help launch universal child care in New York City.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
The other side counters that the honest answer is more government social programs and more funding.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The partnership comes as enGEN3 joins the GK Labs ecosystem as one of its inaugural flagship projects, with GK Labs making an undisclosed seed investment into enGEN3’s current funding round.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Loss of federal funding also affected English learners and other support services, exacerbating the problem.
—Jill Stegman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
After de Blasio left office, Eric Adams pulled back on support for 3K, cutting outreach and funding.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
Local and state officials say funding and insurance delays, not permitting, are the real obstacles, with 53% of residents unable to move forward financially.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
For Medicaid, the federal government will no longer supply its share of funding for Medicaid applicants who don't supply prompt proof of their lawful citizenship.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Much of the Department of Homeland Security is set to run out of money Saturday morning after negotiations stalled between the White House and congressional Democrats over new restrictions on federal immigration agents and lawmakers left town without funding the department.
—Riley Beggin, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
With the legal victory, the CID will resume funding infrastructure projects in the Harris Ranch zone, Ortega said.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Albemarle plans to keep that spending relatively flat in 2026, while selectively funding strategic projects like Kings Mountain and early-stage development at the Salar de Atacama in Chile, Masters said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
House Bill 267 relaxes funding restrictions to the State Housing Initiatives Program, known as SHIP, which provides local governments with money to promote housing affordability for residents.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
In a multi-employer plan like ours, the employers are funding the plan based upon a percent of income.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The report, however, doesn’t present a complete financial picture because the NCAA doesn’t account for funding capital projects, operating funds and capital gifts.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
While there is considerable debate over Another Planet funding the rehab and ushering in the venue’s new role as a music house, what’s not in dispute is the impact the renovation on the building itself.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
American officials have since tried to distance themselves from the movement, denying any interest in funding it, contrary to separatist assertions.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funding
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That shutdown ended with a promise to vote on extending the subsidies, which failed.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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As with the subsidies, public outcry pushed a number of Republicans and Democrats to pledge to do something — in this case, reining in enforcement tactics.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The more Austin is financing education the less the parents can influence.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Henry, who was a Pro Bowl running back that played for three teams in his seven-year NFL career, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic cocaine for financing a drug ring that moved between Colorado and Montana.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Special Transportation Fund pays off the principal and interest on the infrastructure rebuilding program while subsidizing public transit costs and operating expenses for the departments of transportation and motor vehicles.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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In Europe and Asia, governments are similarly subsidizing supply chains to reduce reliance on geopolitical rivals—specifically China.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But experts say that the state program has lacked thorough oversight and accountability, allowing a small group of manufacturers to exploit the program’s robust endowments.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Keep in mind Black people were not welcomed as students at white colleges regardless of their abilities during the 1950s and 1960s, but Bonita’s grades were so high that Central Connecticut State University gave her a scholarship and honored her with an endowment scholarship in her name.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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This cohort has too much money, too many brand sponsorships—this cohort has Instagram.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Organizers of the event, held annually for over three decades, cited a number of issues including the loss of key sponsorship support.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Funding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funding. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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