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a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
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Recent Examples of subsidies
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.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
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
Corporations get tax breaks, subsidies, and legal shields.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The standoff has threatened to plunge the country into another shutdown, just two months after Democrats blocked a spending bill over expiring federal health care subsidies.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Venezuelans in the past two decades have watched as the regime squandered the wealth that oil had created, let the country’s oil infrastructure rot, removed gasoline subsidies, and welcomed a bigger hand from Cuba, bartering oil for professionals and intelligence operatives from Havana.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the key contributions Dech made was his leadership in rallying support among state legislators to restore millions in subsidies that are critical to Tri-Rail’s operation.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
This may include paid emergency days, financial subsidies, on-site childcare and flexible spending accounts.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Paying for health care has become Americans' top financial worry after Congress failed last year to extend some Affordable Care Act subsidies, triggering premium spikes for millions, a new survey finds.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
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
Corporations get tax breaks, subsidies, and legal shields.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The standoff has threatened to plunge the country into another shutdown, just two months after Democrats blocked a spending bill over expiring federal health care subsidies.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Venezuelans in the past two decades have watched as the regime squandered the wealth that oil had created, let the country’s oil infrastructure rot, removed gasoline subsidies, and welcomed a bigger hand from Cuba, bartering oil for professionals and intelligence operatives from Havana.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the key contributions Dech made was his leadership in rallying support among state legislators to restore millions in subsidies that are critical to Tri-Rail’s operation.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
This may include paid emergency days, financial subsidies, on-site childcare and flexible spending accounts.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Paying for health care has become Americans' top financial worry after Congress failed last year to extend some Affordable Care Act subsidies, triggering premium spikes for millions, a new survey finds.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidies
Noun
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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
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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
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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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The appropriations bill for DHS was the only one that was not passed as is, with senators agreeing on a two-week stopgap funding the agency while negotiations about reform play out.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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During a shutdown, the departments and agencies that don't have new or temporary funding must stop all nonessential functions until additional appropriations are enacted.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Subsidies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidies. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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