as in grant
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 subsidy
As the deadline to keep the government funded fast approaches at the end of the month, congressional Democrats are vowing a fight over health care, possibly forcing a shutdown unless Republicans agree to restore Medicaid cuts and extend Obamacare subsidies.
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
This is especially true for those eligible for low-income plans or Lifeline subsidy, which by definition are not available in a bulk billing arrangement.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In a city that traditionally avoids subsidies, Republican leaders are now considering tax relief measures in what appears to be a bid to win over voters through direct economic relief.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
An analysis from August found that if subsidies expire at the end of the year, premiums could go up by a median of 18% nationwide, meaning half would rise by less, and half by more.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
This is especially true for those eligible for low-income plans or Lifeline subsidy, which by definition are not available in a bulk billing arrangement.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In a city that traditionally avoids subsidies, Republican leaders are now considering tax relief measures in what appears to be a bid to win over voters through direct economic relief.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
An analysis from August found that if subsidies expire at the end of the year, premiums could go up by a median of 18% nationwide, meaning half would rise by less, and half by more.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidy
Noun
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And in July, US Congresswoman Shontel Brown of Ohio reintroduced legislation to create a new federal grant program for fibroid detection.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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CareQuest is evaluating how to use AI tools to monitor real-time progress on grant applications, implement planning and forecasting tools, and how to leverage other technologies that free up people’s time, minimize errors, and create efficiencies.—
Jack McCullough,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In collaboration with families who have long been connected to this land, our research team at the University of California, Davis is working to clarify ownership records, document ecological conditions and share information to help allottees access and use their allotments.—
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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Which brings us to salary allotment, in DFS.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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An indication of congressional thinking was given recently by a senator from Oklahoma, who spoke with some authority as a member of the appropriations subcommittee that handles Army and Navy requests for money.—
John Fischer,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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But if enacted, the House appropriations measure would kill those rules, though its fate is uncertain.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidy. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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