Synonyms of appropriated

appropriated

verb

past tense of appropriate

1

as in seized

to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right

archaeologists wrongfully appropriated artifacts excavated at ancient sites for their museums

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seized
• confiscated
• usurped
• converted
• stole
• claimed
• grabbed
• occupied
• commandeered
• pirated
• assumed
• arrogated
• preempted
• annexed
• expropriated
• invaded
• took over
• snatched
• pressed
• looted
• attached
• impounded
• misappropriated
• sequestered
• despoiled
• pillaged
• repossessed
• grasped
• encroached
• misused
• misapplied
• embezzled
• infringed
• wrenched
• preoccupied
• wrested
• trespassed
• collared
• peculated

2

as in stole

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

you can't just appropriate somebody's term paper and put your name on it!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stole
• misappropriated
• swiped
• lifted
• pilfered
• filched
• purloined
• grabbed
• robbed
• pocketed
• snatched
• nicked
• pinched
• ripped off
• hooked
• hijacked
• nipped
• boosted
• thieved
• made away with
• made off with
• snitched
• seized
• ran off with
• heisted
• took
• looted
• plundered
• picked
• pillaged
• walked off with
• sacked
• burglarized
• knocked over
• rifled
• poached
• grasped
• rustled
• kidnapped
• nailed
• abducted
• collared
• spirited
• sponged
• shoplifted
• carjacked
• shanghaied
• mooched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purchased
• bought
• presented
• contributed
• gave
• donated
• bestowed
• handed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appropriated

Its funding comes from money appropriated by Congress, as well as donations from corporations and individuals. — Sarah Webber, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

District officials warned against budgeting money that had not yet been appropriated, while educators, their unions and other supporters argued that failing to do so would certainly trigger deeper cuts to classrooms already stretched thin. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Bonta’s office drew down an auxiliary state fund appropriated for such actions by more than $19 million during the 2025-26 fiscal year, the attorney general said in a report to the Legislature also released Tuesday. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Although Congress appropriated $345 million for AHRQ for this fiscal year, the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants and hasn’t issued a new one in over a year, according to a review of federal records. — Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

In general, the president can only spend money that Congress has appropriated. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

Although Congress appropriated $345 million for AHRQ for this fiscal year, the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants and hasn't issued a new one in over a year, according to a review of federal records. — Arthur Allen, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Investigators later learned that Green was impersonating another legitimate Houston funeral business and had appropriated that business’ phone number and email, the Houston Chronicle reported. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

That’s different from what happened after past disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, when Congress appropriated large portions of the amounts that were requested. — Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026