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

When Congress fails to pass its 12 appropriations bills as prescribed by law and the previous round of funding expires, the government shuts down. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 July 2026

The measure, part of the annual State Department appropriations bill, now heads to the Senate. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 17 July 2026

The amendment, considered on the floor as part of the annual National Security, Department of State, and related programs appropriations bill, saw 103 Democrats vote yes. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

Designed for rapid manufacturing The Department of War expects the FAMM initiative to deliver as many as 28,000 missiles during its first five years, subject to congressional authorization and appropriations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Republicans could have tried to work with Democrats to pass more defense spending through the regular appropriations process or through an emergency supplemental spending bill, but that would require bipartisan support to get through the Senate. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026

The justices are appearing before a House appropriations panel as the court seeks millions of dollars to beef up security amid a rise in threats to the judiciary. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

The House will take procedural votes that, if successful, will attach a controversial election bill to appropriations legislation funding the Department of State. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

It is expected to be heard in the Senate’s appropriations committee next month. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026