Synonyms of appropriations

appropriations

noun

plural of appropriation

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subsidies
• grants
• allotments
• funds
• allocations
• subventions
• entitlements
• allowances
• annuities
• endowments
• assistances
• grants-in-aid
• aids
• block grants
• set-asides
• benefits
• stipends
• legacies
• bequests
• advances
• trust funds
• foreign aids
• state aids
• reliefs
• trusts

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• takeovers
• seizures
• annexations
• usurpations
• expropriations
• preemptions
• invasions
• assumptions
• sequestrations
• occupancies
• occupations
• misuses
• misappropriations
• detainers
• arrogations
• defalcations
• confiscations
• piracies
• impoundments
• misapplications
• peculations
• thefts
• encroachments
• embezzlements
• grabs
• infringements
• repossessions
• attachments
• ejections
• trespasses
• preoccupancies
• deforcements
• dispossessions
• despoilments
• disfurnishments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appropriations

An alternative option for Democrats to address the war is through appropriations bills that fund the government, with a provision that prohibits funds from being used to carry out military operations in Iran. — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026

Funding could come from city appropriations, grants, foundations, or bank contributions. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026

The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 protects lawmakers’ decisions against presidential efforts to ignore congressional appropriations. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

The deal, however, remains subject to congressional authorization and appropriations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

The Chicago Democrat is majority caucus appropriations leader in the Senate and was instrumental in passing the controversial SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail, in 2021. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

The task force wondered why a sports facility at a state university wouldn’t be funded by state appropriations and university boosters’ clubs. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

If voters approve the sales tax initiatives, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK would be required to approve specific appropriations during future public meetings. — Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

The $1 million was included at Matsui’s request in the fiscal 2026 budget in January and became law April 30 as part of a congressional appropriations package. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026