as in pocket
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 finances
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 subsidizes
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 funds
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026
The Para architecture means no single party, including Para itself, can freeze or redirect a user's funds.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In the past several years, unspent funds from DOC vacancies have been gobbled up by shocking overtime costs that exceed $30 million monthly.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Carr and Jones both reported multimillion-dollar fundraising hauls, while Raffensperger entered the cycle with significant leftover campaign funds from prior statewide races.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The analyst noted that BIP delivered a 10% growth in its Q1 FFOPU, or funds from operations per unit, to 90 cents, in line with the Street's expectations.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Unlocking about $20 billion of EU funds for Hungary frozen during Orbán’s time in office over rule-of-law and corruption allegations is also among the new prime minister’s top priorities.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
The federal gas tax primarily funds the Highway Trust Fund, money from which is used on federal highway construction, maintenance, public transit and infrastructure projects.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Democrats plan to keep forcing weekly votes on war powers resolutions and are looking ahead to put limitations on Trump during the debate over annual legislation that authorizes and funds the military.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Last week, the House ended the DHS shutdown with a bill that funds all the agencies except for ICE and parts of CBP, both which received an influx of money last year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Ljubljana also funds a free, small electric trolley that ferries people around its main districts.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
As with all the company’s apparel and merchandise purchases, a portion of the proceeds supports the Guy Harvey Foundation, which funds scientific research, advances education and drives advocacy to protect marine ecosystems.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The Congress funds government, not the president.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Activision said 100% of its net proceeds from the pack, excluding applicable taxes, will be donated to the Call of Duty Endowment, which funds programs that help veterans secure employment.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Noun
The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026
The Para architecture means no single party, including Para itself, can freeze or redirect a user's funds.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In the past several years, unspent funds from DOC vacancies have been gobbled up by shocking overtime costs that exceed $30 million monthly.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Carr and Jones both reported multimillion-dollar fundraising hauls, while Raffensperger entered the cycle with significant leftover campaign funds from prior statewide races.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The analyst noted that BIP delivered a 10% growth in its Q1 FFOPU, or funds from operations per unit, to 90 cents, in line with the Street's expectations.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Unlocking about $20 billion of EU funds for Hungary frozen during Orbán’s time in office over rule-of-law and corruption allegations is also among the new prime minister’s top priorities.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Verb
The county covers 40 hours a week while the city currently funds an extra six hours.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
The federal gas tax primarily funds the Highway Trust Fund, money from which is used on federal highway construction, maintenance, public transit and infrastructure projects.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Democrats plan to keep forcing weekly votes on war powers resolutions and are looking ahead to put limitations on Trump during the debate over annual legislation that authorizes and funds the military.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Last week, the House ended the DHS shutdown with a bill that funds all the agencies except for ICE and parts of CBP, both which received an influx of money last year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Ljubljana also funds a free, small electric trolley that ferries people around its main districts.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
As with all the company’s apparel and merchandise purchases, a portion of the proceeds supports the Guy Harvey Foundation, which funds scientific research, advances education and drives advocacy to protect marine ecosystems.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The Congress funds government, not the president.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Activision said 100% of its net proceeds from the pack, excluding applicable taxes, will be donated to the Call of Duty Endowment, which funds programs that help veterans secure employment.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
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These 100-percent linen pants have practical front panel pockets for holding small essentials, and shoppers praised the tapered design and ankle-length cut that work well on petite frames.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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However, the combination of damage in the pocket and control time on the canvas built up to a near-shutout card.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Gem mining also finances ethnic armed groups fighting for autonomy, contributing to Burma’s long-running conflicts.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Myanmar produces 90% of the world’s rubies, but human rights groups urge jewelers to boycott the gems because the industry finances both military governments and ethnic armed groups fueling civil conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Provincetown is not eligible for Essential Air Service (EAS), a federal program that subsidizes flights in more than 170 communities nationwide, because the town is considered too close to Logan Airport in Boston and a different Cape Cod airport, in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to qualify.—
Sacha Pfeiffer,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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To mitigate that, Sheinbaum’s government subsidizes the price of both fuels, but the move could affect other areas of Mexicans’ lives.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Cities should shift resources away from enforcement and toward permanent supportive housing, mental health care, and outreach services that build trust and stability.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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High needs, limited resources The Point-in-Time count also gathered information used to determine whether a person met the federal definition of chronic homelessness.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Mohamed had paid for the appointment in cash.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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OpenAI was burning cash and needed significantly more for computing resources.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Noun
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One of the assets in the Manson trade — 2023 second-round pick Carey Terrance — brought back Kreider, a winger with 348 career goals.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The company was formed in 2021 through the combination of Univision Holdings and the media, content, and production assets of Grupo Televisa, bringing together one of the largest libraries of Spanish-language programming with extensive distribution throughout North and Latin America.—
byNick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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