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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
The appropriation does not pay for day-to-day expenses of the child care facility, only renovations.
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Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 8 Jan. 2026
Members will also vote on a package of three appropriations bills and decide whether to override two Trump vetoes.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Hassett added that tariff revenue would be only one potential funding source, noting that Congress ultimately decides how federal revenue — including taxes and tariffs — is spent through the appropriations process, according to remarks reported by USA TODAY.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The passage of the three appropriations bills would bring Congress one step closer to avoiding another government shutdown, as both Republican and Democratic appropriators do not want to pass another continuing resolution.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
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Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 8 Jan. 2026
Members will also vote on a package of three appropriations bills and decide whether to override two Trump vetoes.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Hassett added that tariff revenue would be only one potential funding source, noting that Congress ultimately decides how federal revenue — including taxes and tariffs — is spent through the appropriations process, according to remarks reported by USA TODAY.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The passage of the three appropriations bills would bring Congress one step closer to avoiding another government shutdown, as both Republican and Democratic appropriators do not want to pass another continuing resolution.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriation
Noun
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Halbrook said the taxpayer spending on non-citizen subsidies from the state and the Guard isn’t necessary.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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The $175 million arena project is spearheaded by Joshua Wood — a Rancho Cordova resident who advocated for subsidies to build Golden 1 Center, and identical twin brother of Sacramento State President Luke Wood — and his business partner, Charanjeet Kaur Tiwana-Purewal.—
JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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There is no guarantee a Sky takeover of ITV would be cleared by regulators.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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But DeMatthews did note that there have been disagreements seen in the takeover of Houston ISD among appointees.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The grants would come in the form of refundable tax credits.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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And for the first time, an $806,875 advance on the primary grant would be available immediately upon qualifying, as Stewart did Wednesday.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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After the seizure, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected Russian demands for special treatment of the Marinera’s crew during her regular briefing Wednesday.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The seizure struck Saturday afternoon.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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The play traces Chaudhuri’s family history from the Trail of Tears to her grandfather’s allotment in central Oklahoma.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will reassess each state’s allotment annually based on the state’s success at meeting the criteria in its application.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Dec. 2025
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Another resident, Carolyn Reeves, said not knowing if the annexation would bring in commercial or residential development raises suspicion.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2026
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What now is the difference between the United States attacking Venezuela in order to install new leadership and Russia invading Ukraine to effect annexation and leadership change?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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