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
Adding to the uncertainty, Congress allowed Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire last year, which caused insurance premiums to spike for millions more people.
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Tamar Hallerman,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
North Natomas Jibe also provides a $600 vanpool subsidy per vehicle for eligible applicants.
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Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Congress also allowed federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans to expire this year, meaning that households earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level no longer qualify for premium subsidies.
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Alana Semuels,
Time,
1 July 2026
Premiums have steadily risen over the years, especially for those not eligible for subsidies.
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Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Tamar Hallerman,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
North Natomas Jibe also provides a $600 vanpool subsidy per vehicle for eligible applicants.
—
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Congress also allowed federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans to expire this year, meaning that households earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level no longer qualify for premium subsidies.
—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
1 July 2026
Premiums have steadily risen over the years, especially for those not eligible for subsidies.
—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for subsidy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidy
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Last month, the garden celebrated its 30th anniversary and received a sizable grant from City Council member Eunisses Hernandez’s first-district office.
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Adults juggling classes and full-time jobs or family responsibilities may need to rely more heavily on grants, employer tuition assistance and private student loans from lenders who accept part-time students.
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When the ship makes its maiden voyage in 2027, a certain allotment of cargo space will be reserved for DHL.
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Hoylman-Sigal also said that this allotment fund is aimed to inspire matching donations from private donors, with some $12 million already raised, according to the Times.
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Many of the projects are supported by the State of Florida through appropriations or by university bonding and private donations.
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Also stalled are appropriations for the State Department, a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, among other measures.
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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