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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the National Park Service received an increased appropriation for wildlife management
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as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the insurgents' appropriation of the house for their headquarters
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Recent Examples of appropriation
Congress must refuse to let pass any DHS appropriations bill that increases its funding and fails to include measures to prevent its abuses of power.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
And this year, many of the key budget decisions will be made outside the formal appropriations process.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Both the Assembly and Senate appropriations committees issued fateful rulings on legislation Thursday, together killing 13 bills.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
One of the ways Murphy and other Democrats have sought accountability for ICE is through the congressional appropriations process and placing limits on the enforcement agency through the budget of the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE among many other offices.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
And this year, many of the key budget decisions will be made outside the formal appropriations process.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Both the Assembly and Senate appropriations committees issued fateful rulings on legislation Thursday, together killing 13 bills.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
One of the ways Murphy and other Democrats have sought accountability for ICE is through the congressional appropriations process and placing limits on the enforcement agency through the budget of the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE among many other offices.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriation
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No amount of subsidies or tax credits can outrun a supply shortage.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Oh, by the way, construction of higher-end housing will be the industry’s focus because building more affordable residences requires government subsidies.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even if a criminal gets your password, 2FA adds a second barrier that can stop account takeovers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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District officials hope to to maintain student enrollment and ease the strain of a $65 million deficit, all while warding off the looming threat of a state takeover.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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These funds could support direct artist grants or loans, studio and rehearsal space development, and other infrastructure gaps that limit participation—particularly in underserved communities.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The agency notes roughly 70% of its budget comes from sales and use taxes, with additional funding from federal grants and rider fares.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The investigation has led to the seizure of large volumes of drugs, weapons and cash as well as millions of dollars in cars, motorcycles, artwork and jewelry that allegedly belonged to Wedding and others.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Her struggles with her weight were amplified when she was later diagnosed with Functional Neurologic Disorder (a condition that causes seizures and cognitive problems) and borderline personality disorder (a mental illness that impacts how someone feels about themselves).—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Legroom allotments have been steadily decreasing over the years in order for airlines to boost profits, despite the complaints of fliers.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Range Rider Jim Powers rides around cattle in grazing allotments in the Antelope Basin of the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Development to be built over next 10 years The City Council unanimously approved the annexation and development plan with a time extension allowing it to be built out over roughly 10 years.—
Rose Evans
January 24,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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The annexation of the Virgin Islands More than a century ago, President Woodrow Wilson bought the islands, then called the Danish West Indies, from Denmark, for $25 million after threatening to take them with force.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Court’s usurpation runs deeper than the invalidation of statutes with a liberal cast, though there has been plenty of that.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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As Isaac told it, his kingdom’s history is rife with treachery, usurpation, and murder.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Appropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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