foreign aid

noun

Synonyms of foreign aidnext
: assistance (such as economic aid) provided by one nation to another

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Some conservatives criticized earmarks in the bill and objected to foreign aid provisions. Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026 Notably, the president proposed slashing foreign aid by 70 percent in fiscal year 2026; Congress quietly rejected the cut. Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026 Last year, Congress passed legislation at the request of the president to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, angering Democrats and some Republicans. CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026 Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreign aid

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foreign aid was in 1548

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“Foreign aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20aid. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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