as in subsidies
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
applied for a federal grant to restore the church, one of the oldest and most architecturally significant in the state
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as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
you will grant that she is difficult to work with
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as in confers
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
by the power vested in me, I grant you the keys to the city
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Recent Examples of grants
Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the college took in around $3 million from all of its federal research grants put together.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma Voice is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 29 Jan. 2026
In September, a federal judge ruled in Harvard's favor that the government illegally froze more than $2 billion in federal grants and contracts, a decision the government is appealing.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
New Zealand’s Health Research Council already allocates some of its grants by lottery.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
By connecting publications, grants, patents and policy data, researchers can gain a more holistic view of research – saving time and increasing the likelihood of meaningful discovery.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
ArtPop is more than billboards Beyond the billboards, ArtPop offers small business education classes and grants to artists, Hickey said, as well as an artist referral program that has completed 80 projects and paid over $750,000 directly to local artists over five years.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The rest would have to come from federal and state grants.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Venezuela on Thursday passed reforms to its hydrocarbon law that ease state control of the oil industry and grants private producers more autonomy.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Only after that process is finished—and after the government grants a final seal of approval—will Waymo enter phase three, with the cars being made available for public use.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond train, is back after a hiatus, winding through Malaysia’s tropical rainforests, while Japan’s Seven Stars Kyushu grants reservations via a lottery system, so sought-after is the opulent train.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Dee looks into the black depths of his scrying mirror and summons a spirit who grants the queen a vision of the future.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Judge grants bond for Allan Dabrio Marrero Dabrio Marrero's attorney said Tuesday he's being released on $6,000 bond.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
One no longer purchases an album—one purchases a subscription service that grants access to basically every album and song ever made.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The Lost Tapes grants viewers a glimpse into that life through Taylor’s candid reflections on it all—the romances, the tragedies, the opulence, and the scandals.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
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These funds could support direct artist grants or loans, studio and rehearsal space development, and other infrastructure gaps that limit participation—particularly in underserved communities.
—Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the college took in around $3 million from all of its federal research grants put together.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma Voice is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 29 Jan. 2026
In September, a federal judge ruled in Harvard's favor that the government illegally froze more than $2 billion in federal grants and contracts, a decision the government is appealing.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
New Zealand’s Health Research Council already allocates some of its grants by lottery.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
By connecting publications, grants, patents and policy data, researchers can gain a more holistic view of research – saving time and increasing the likelihood of meaningful discovery.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
ArtPop is more than billboards Beyond the billboards, ArtPop offers small business education classes and grants to artists, Hickey said, as well as an artist referral program that has completed 80 projects and paid over $750,000 directly to local artists over five years.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The rest would have to come from federal and state grants.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Such exclusivity grants it unparalleled pricing power, a multi-year backlog, and strategic advantages.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Venezuela on Thursday passed reforms to its hydrocarbon law that ease state control of the oil industry and grants private producers more autonomy.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Only after that process is finished—and after the government grants a final seal of approval—will Waymo enter phase three, with the cars being made available for public use.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond train, is back after a hiatus, winding through Malaysia’s tropical rainforests, while Japan’s Seven Stars Kyushu grants reservations via a lottery system, so sought-after is the opulent train.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Dee looks into the black depths of his scrying mirror and summons a spirit who grants the queen a vision of the future.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Judge grants bond for Allan Dabrio Marrero Dabrio Marrero's attorney said Tuesday he's being released on $6,000 bond.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
One no longer purchases an album—one purchases a subscription service that grants access to basically every album and song ever made.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The Lost Tapes grants viewers a glimpse into that life through Taylor’s candid reflections on it all—the romances, the tragedies, the opulence, and the scandals.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grants
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Most recently, negotiators walked away empty-handed after a long-shot push to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies that were at the center of the last government shutdown.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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While Beijing has rolled out trade-in subsidies to spur sales of cars and appliances, the rebound in spending has been uneven.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Government admits failures of Army pilots A few legal revelations have been unveiled in the weeks leading up to the board meeting, which could create longer term impact on the Army and other agencies involved.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mindy admits the hardest part has been navigating the logistics, including the financial and ownership decisions, and making sure everyone feels comfortable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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That is the sole province of the president under our constitutional scheme, which confers extremely broad executive powers on the president, especially in foreign relations.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2026
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The plant’s namesake milky sap contains toxic chemicals that make the monarch butterflies themselves hazardous to predators — and confers some protection against OE.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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Patrick Bateman famously confesses near the end of the novel, only to realize that confession itself changes nothing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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When Hiro confesses his love to Mu-hee, Ho-jin must interpret.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Hogsett administration routinely awards those contracts without any competition, according to a city spokesperson.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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Proceeds from the event support the National Western Scholarship Trust, which awards 100 scholarships to students attending colleges and universities in Colorado and Wyoming for studies in agricultural science, rural medicine or veterinary medicine.—
Chris Bolin,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still, Zingler acknowledges that in today's ever-changing environment, stars come and go often.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Each entrant hereby acknowledges that such entrant does not reserve any rights in or to the Entry.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Grants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grants. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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