subsidized

adjective

sub·​si·​dized ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīzd How to pronounce subsidized (audio)
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Synonyms of subsidizednext
: furnished with a subsidy : paid for with the assistance of a subsidy (such as a grant of public or private money)
subsidized housing
An entitlement to heavily subsidized health care, regardless of financial need, is a luxury …Richard Jackson
Apple employees still rhapsodize about the exquisite salmon served at a subsidized price in the employee cafeteria …Jeff Goodell

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At the same time, Texas Rising Star deserts increased by 5% in Tarrant; this accounts for areas where demand for subsidized care is three times greater than the supply of programs enrolled in Texas Rising Star. Lina Ruiz april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026 It’s estimated that workers living there pay under a third of what rent would be for a comparable living option in the area; the company also provides subsidized housing for its female employees. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026 What was meant to be temporary became a holding pattern with good WiFi and subsidized groceries. Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026 Neighborhood resistance to rental or subsidized housing on the Bryant site dates to at least 2011, when residents first raised concerns about density, turnover and property values during a community reuse meeting. Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsidized

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subsidized was in 1785

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“Subsidized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsidized. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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