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
Connecticut was one of the few states to offset the loss of the federal tax credits, and its subsidy actually resulted in more people getting coverage on the health exchange.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The data may only capture some of the strain Americans are currently feeling, as the study was conducted before the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies in early 2026 caused premiums to spike — prompting some Americans to forgo insurance.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 18 June 2026
However, upcoming reforms will gradually phase out these subsidies, moving food and other goods to market pricing.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Griffin said previous discussions had put the city’s subsidy at between $700 and $1,200 per rooftop to maintain service standards.
—Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The data may only capture some of the strain Americans are currently feeling, as the study was conducted before the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies in early 2026 caused premiums to spike — prompting some Americans to forgo insurance.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 18 June 2026
However, upcoming reforms will gradually phase out these subsidies, moving food and other goods to market pricing.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Griffin said previous discussions had put the city’s subsidy at between $700 and $1,200 per rooftop to maintain service standards.
—Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidy
Noun
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The $250,000 project was funded in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Office of the Budget and the Green Family Foundation.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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While firms like Intel have accepted grants from the US government in exchange for stakes, experts questioned whether a similar arrangement could fly in the AI industry.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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Just the requests to date could drain Mid Delta’s $678,000 allotment for cooling assistance.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The whole issue of restocking vacant allotments?—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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In 2022, Lake County was awarded a $122 million appropriation from the state agency, earmarked for regional stormwater initiatives to reduce flooding.—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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In a systemic crisis, Congressional appropriation—taxpayer money—backstops that fund.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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