1
as in budget
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
our club has a fund for parties—which we like to have as often as possible
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2
as in resources
funds plural
available money
my funds were a little low, so I asked my favorite lending institution—Dad—for a small advance on my first paycheck
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
we have a deep fund of volunteers to call on when there is an unexpected need for help
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as in to finance
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater
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as in to subsidize
to provide money for
Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever
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Recent Examples of fund
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Nov. 2025
The announcement prompted multiple lawsuits and orders requiring the administration to use other funds to pay for SNAP.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The mission, called Escapade — short for Escape and Plasma Acceleration Dynamics Explorers — is a low-cost planetary science project funded by NASA and spearheaded by the University of California, Berkeley, with support from commercial companies Advanced Space and Rocket Lab.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
After years of neglect, local organists repaired the instrument and officials set up a fund to cover the organ's maintenance needs, according to information from the Memorial Auditorium's official website.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Nov. 2025
The announcement prompted multiple lawsuits and orders requiring the administration to use other funds to pay for SNAP.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Republican leaders only need five additional votes to fund the government, and the group involved in the talks has ranged from 10 to 12 Democratic senators.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The mission, called Escapade — short for Escape and Plasma Acceleration Dynamics Explorers — is a low-cost planetary science project funded by NASA and spearheaded by the University of California, Berkeley, with support from commercial companies Advanced Space and Rocket Lab.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
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Equipment needs and operational enhancements are being actively addressed through the current city budget process, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing excellent service to our community.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As state lawmakers returned to Sacramento for a new legislative session this week, Democratic members are having serious behind-the-scenes conversations about ways to raise revenue for the state budget.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Real-time scenario detection adjusts system resources automatically.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Development of Greenland’s mineral resources is challenging because of the island’s harsh climate, while strict environmental controls have proved an additional hurdle for potential investors.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Buyers fought over a limited supply, with those offering higher down payments and higher offers ultimately being favored by the market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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After the collapse of domestic box office in October, Aron needs to convince investors AMC can leverage a steadier supply of Hollywood tentpole releases to get film lovers back in the habit of going to the multiplex in pre-pandemic numbers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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The bulk of Venezuelan oil exports flow to China, and Chinese companies finance extensive infrastructure projects and investments across the country, with Beijing lending billions to Caracas in recent decades.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The probe comes amid multiple lawsuits alleging Alan Stalcup, through his GVA Property Management and other companies, uses his portfolio of apartment buildings as a personal piggy bank to finance a high-flying lifestyle.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Political parties in early America subsidized newspapers and became the foundation of the press’s business model.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Without addressing these underlying drivers, and most importantly, rising hospital prices, then insurance will be expensive, whether it's paid for by patients or subsidized by taxpayers.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Silgranit sinks can be cleaned with a mixture of dish soap and vinegar, which will need to sit for at least an hour if there are any hard water deposits before being rinsed and dried.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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After an initial deposit of around $160 million by August 2019, Riaz’s company had to pay a monthly fine of $16 million.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The bird flu affected some turkey flocks earlier, leaving the inventory lower this year than last.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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By analyzing behavioral data, Reformation can align inventory to local preferences while maintaining its small-batch production model with limited runs that can be replenished quickly to minimize overproduction and waste.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Motorola framed the device as one that transitions smoothly between pocket-sized convenience and big-screen capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The wide-leg pants have two side pockets large enough to fit a phone, wallet, keys, or other essentials.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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