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as in subsidies
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 takeovers
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 appropriations
Every block grant, procurement cycle and appropriations process is an opportunity to put that north star to work, yet most governments are leaving it on the table.
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Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Steube’s amendment to include in the military appropriations bill was rejected by a 333-to-80 vote of the entire House.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Another $10 million in cash or appropriations bonds would support project planning and design for the arena renovation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
According to Bee reporting, between 2019 and 2024, Matsui voted in favor of five different government spending packages mainly via large appropriations bills that included nearly $42 billion for ICE.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Kemp said that the General Assembly did not account for increasing the credit in its appropriations process.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The state Assembly’s appropriations committee is set to consider the bill Thursday.
—Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
If Republicans maintain control of the House, our first priority should be accountability and oversight of this administration through whatever means necessary — leveraging the appropriations process, wielding subpoena power, working with outside partners to file lawsuits and more.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
At the time, now Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer had announced that an appropriations bill included up to $10 million for the establishment of the USAISI at NIST.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Steube’s amendment to include in the military appropriations bill was rejected by a 333-to-80 vote of the entire House.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Another $10 million in cash or appropriations bonds would support project planning and design for the arena renovation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
According to Bee reporting, between 2019 and 2024, Matsui voted in favor of five different government spending packages mainly via large appropriations bills that included nearly $42 billion for ICE.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Kemp said that the General Assembly did not account for increasing the credit in its appropriations process.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The state Assembly’s appropriations committee is set to consider the bill Thursday.
—Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
If Republicans maintain control of the House, our first priority should be accountability and oversight of this administration through whatever means necessary — leveraging the appropriations process, wielding subpoena power, working with outside partners to file lawsuits and more.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
At the time, now Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer had announced that an appropriations bill included up to $10 million for the establishment of the USAISI at NIST.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriations
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To offset federal cuts, Newsom proposed a $300 million fund aimed at keeping $0 monthly health plans available for lower-income Californians after Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expired last year.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Indeed, Democratic legislators passed bills related to vaccines, immigration enforcement and healthcare subsidies.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The initiative has been highly anticipated, as many residents across Detroit have been looking for solutions to issues like teen takeovers downtown.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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In Detroit, Mayor Mary Sheffield invited the organizers of a pair of teen takeovers to her office.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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Shores said merchant ad grants are available to subsidize local merchant advertising.—
Joe Marusak
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Today, the private hospital, which operates as a non-profit, relies largely on donations from Haitians and supporters abroad, along with limited partnerships and grants, whose certainty isn’t guaranteed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Early symptoms include headache, fever and nausea, before progressing to confusion, coma and seizures.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Preeclampsia can impair kidney and liver function, cause blood clotting problems, fluid in the lungs, seizures, and, in severe forms or when left untreated, result in maternal and infant death.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The defending champs sold out all 8,700 season-ticket memberships for the 2026 season with a 92% renewal rate from the previous season, becoming the first team in league history to sell out season ticket allotments for three consecutive years, the person said.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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But others were planted with random allotments of four and 12 species, reflecting the middle and upper ends of tree diversity in similar-sized areas of our local forests.—
John Parker,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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But county commissioners voted in February to put a moratorium on annexations and incorporations for at least five years to give the county time to assess the fiscal impact of future annexation and incorporations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Appropriations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriations. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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