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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
Democrats in Congress stiffened their opposition to an appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security, leading to a partial government shutdown.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers aim to add school days HB 3151, which passed 9-2 through the education appropriations subcommittee, would add instructional days to the school year by preventing districts from counting staff professional development days and parent-teacher conferences as school days.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 20 Feb. 2026
The Public Integrity Unit is expected to review legislative appropriations from the past two fiscal years, with a focus on fund distributed to nonprofits, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other entities that are receiving public benefits, according to Uthmeier.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Ever since, the Joint Legislative Budget Commission has pumped unspent appropriations into the fund, despite a lack of appropriate controls.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Ever since, the Joint Legislative Budget Commission has pumped unspent appropriations into the fund, despite a lack of appropriate controls.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
While the bill doesn't include a dollar amount, DeLano said the plan is to request $50 million in appropriations later in the session.
—Alex Rozier Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
With a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fast approaching, all but one Democratic Senator voted against advancing an appropriations bill to fund the department.
—Connor Greene, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Parts that rely on annual appropriations may be affected.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers aim to add school days HB 3151, which passed 9-2 through the education appropriations subcommittee, would add instructional days to the school year by preventing districts from counting staff professional development days and parent-teacher conferences as school days.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 20 Feb. 2026
The Public Integrity Unit is expected to review legislative appropriations from the past two fiscal years, with a focus on fund distributed to nonprofits, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other entities that are receiving public benefits, according to Uthmeier.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Ever since, the Joint Legislative Budget Commission has pumped unspent appropriations into the fund, despite a lack of appropriate controls.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Ever since, the Joint Legislative Budget Commission has pumped unspent appropriations into the fund, despite a lack of appropriate controls.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
While the bill doesn't include a dollar amount, DeLano said the plan is to request $50 million in appropriations later in the session.
—Alex Rozier Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
With a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fast approaching, all but one Democratic Senator voted against advancing an appropriations bill to fund the department.
—Connor Greene, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Parts that rely on annual appropriations may be affected.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriations
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Ironically, many Chinese firms also take advantage of the same federal subsidies offered through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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In Vermont, a payroll tax on employers funds child care subsidies.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Instagram-popular bridge has been the site of takeovers and taggers, arch climbers and copper-wire thieves since it was completed in July of 2022.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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School administrators are squeezed between upholding the First Amendment rights of students and caving to pressures from Texas leaders who have warned of state takeovers.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Havenly Program, where the women learn to cook and run a cafe, has relied on federal grants for 50 percent of its budget.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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The new definition would include grants for industry research and equipment; scholarships, apprenticeships and career training; recruitment of out-of-state companies and workers; and development of infrastructure and projects aimed at business retention and expansion.—
Joshua Haiar,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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Symptoms of avian flu in birds include neurological signs like swimming or walking in circles, unnatural head tilts, tremors, seizures and difficulty flying.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Product seizures, lost revenue, regulatory penalties, and broken retailer relationships await any apparel behemoth that doesn’t take supply chain due diligence seriously.—
Anna Triponel,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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Maybe this instinctual allure is why waiting lists for allotments have doubled and tripled in the past decade.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 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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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 26 Feb. 2026.
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