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
However, critics say the cuts disproportionately affect low- and middle-income Americans who rely on ACA subsidies to maintain health coverage.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The subsidy is available to families making under 85% of the state median income, and covers on average $300 of their weekly child care costs.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Politicians and business leaders around the world have criticized Xi’s use of state subsidies to promote Chinese industry, but to no avail.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The additional expansion of subsidies for electric vehicles, heat pumps, efficiency retrofits, and renewable energy installations promises to accelerate Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The subsidy is available to families making under 85% of the state median income, and covers on average $300 of their weekly child care costs.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Politicians and business leaders around the world have criticized Xi’s use of state subsidies to promote Chinese industry, but to no avail.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The additional expansion of subsidies for electric vehicles, heat pumps, efficiency retrofits, and renewable energy installations promises to accelerate Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidy
Noun
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Revenue generated will go back into the Makers Mindset platform, funding expanded access and future grant opportunities for underrepresented founders.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The university has not confirmed what reason was provided for the termination of each individual grant.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Evans said in a January news release that Maryland athletics is set to take on $25 million in new expenses starting this fall because of the university pledging to commit the full allotment of $20.5 million to revenue sharing, which Smith repeated Thursday.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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The House version increases the basic allotment Texas school districts receive by $395 per pupil, from $6,160 to $6,555.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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During appearances last week before the House and Senate appropriations committees, Duffy boasted about saving taxpayers nearly $10 billion during the first 100 days of the Trump administration.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Fieldhouse and Mertens estimate that approximately 14 years passes between an appropriation shock and its peak effect on productivity growth.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidy. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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