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
Last week, in a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation to extend the subsidies for three years.
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Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Over 20 million Americans received the ACA subsidies last year.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The three counties Tri-Rail serves also contribute annual subsidies of $4 million to go along with the fares paid by riders.
—David Lyons, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Congressional lawmakers are back at the table working toward a deal that could revive the enhanced subsidies.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 12 Jan. 2026
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Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Over 20 million Americans received the ACA subsidies last year.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The three counties Tri-Rail serves also contribute annual subsidies of $4 million to go along with the fares paid by riders.
—David Lyons, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Congressional lawmakers are back at the table working toward a deal that could revive the enhanced subsidies.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidy
Noun
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The Tyler Street Foundation claims Phillips applied for two grants to help pay for an additional delivery van and the purchase of the Hunger Busters building at 3116 Sylvan Avenue.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The ruling also marks the latest win for the administration in its legal battles over canceling various environmental, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other grants issued by the Biden administration.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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While Senate Democrats were initially frustrated by the DHS bill, many still seemed inclined to vote for the entire appropriations package rather than risk a partial shutdown.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidy. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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