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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Add the loss of the Bruins’ leading scorer and rebounder, Tyler Bilodeau, to injury and Cronin was fit to be tied by both lack of funds and the injury bug.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Authorities allege the encounter escalated when the agent approached the suspects’ car with $600 in government funds to buy one of the guns.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This entails changing pretax funds to Roth money, which comes with an upfront tax bill but has the benefit of tax-free withdrawals in retirement.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
In 1935, the City of Little Rock applied to the Public Works Administration for funds to develop a new water supply system.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite the money being available, people inside and outside the government say the State Department is deliberately withholding some of the funds.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Steyer told the outlet the funds existed to provide a vehicle for foreign investors rather than to dodge taxes.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Santa Clara County contributed $1 million in Measure A funds, and Google and the Housing Trust helped Habitat for Humanity secure construction financing for the project.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The Senate approved a plan in the early hours of Friday morning that funds DHS but not immigration enforcement and deportation operations.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Senators have already left Washington for a planned recess, and Democrats have refused to vote for any spending bill that funds ICE.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Parkland primarily funds its operations with patient services, government programs and property taxes, according to a summary of the hospital’s finances.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
The state agency that funds Medicaid is asking lawmakers to lower the rate paid to providers to help balance the budget and to allow more chances to review payments.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
While the Indiana Brownfields Program funds environmental investigations, drums and tanks won’t be left behind when discovered.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Revenue from the federal gas tax, which funds road projects, has declined as vehicles become more fuel-efficient.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Our kids deserve a city that funds their education.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
The federal program is projected to run short of funds by 2032.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Add the loss of the Bruins’ leading scorer and rebounder, Tyler Bilodeau, to injury and Cronin was fit to be tied by both lack of funds and the injury bug.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Authorities allege the encounter escalated when the agent approached the suspects’ car with $600 in government funds to buy one of the guns.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This entails changing pretax funds to Roth money, which comes with an upfront tax bill but has the benefit of tax-free withdrawals in retirement.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
In 1935, the City of Little Rock applied to the Public Works Administration for funds to develop a new water supply system.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite the money being available, people inside and outside the government say the State Department is deliberately withholding some of the funds.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Steyer told the outlet the funds existed to provide a vehicle for foreign investors rather than to dodge taxes.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Santa Clara County contributed $1 million in Measure A funds, and Google and the Housing Trust helped Habitat for Humanity secure construction financing for the project.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
The federal government funds the program, but individual states run it.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The Senate approved a plan in the early hours of Friday morning that funds DHS but not immigration enforcement and deportation operations.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Senators have already left Washington for a planned recess, and Democrats have refused to vote for any spending bill that funds ICE.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Parkland primarily funds its operations with patient services, government programs and property taxes, according to a summary of the hospital’s finances.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
The state agency that funds Medicaid is asking lawmakers to lower the rate paid to providers to help balance the budget and to allow more chances to review payments.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
While the Indiana Brownfields Program funds environmental investigations, drums and tanks won’t be left behind when discovered.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Revenue from the federal gas tax, which funds road projects, has declined as vehicles become more fuel-efficient.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Our kids deserve a city that funds their education.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
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But the boy had become impatient and sullen, his hands shoved in the pockets of his jacket.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Ducks returned from Canada with four of six points in their back pocket, albeit with a four-point loss in their rearview mirror, and mounted up to take on yet another team from where the pines and maples grow on Monday.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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The European Investment Bank, which finances projects that advance the EU’s policy goals, has already led a $172 million loan, part of the broader $575 million financing package for Keliber, the first time the EIB has backed the mining of critical raw material in the EU.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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India already subsidizes fertilizer to ease the financial strain on farmers, but those subsidies leave less money for long-term farming investments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The government no longer subsidizes the medication.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 2019, many of the top women's players boycotted the existing professional leagues in a fight for better resources.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Another local tribe, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, is currently contracted by Shea Homes to monitor the site and handle potential disturbances to cultural resources.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Be wary of those who push for your cash without offering sufficient collateral or payback plans.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Winners can also choose the lump‑sum cash option.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Holding assets tied to the economy of a single country also counts as concentration.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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