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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
Beyond the War Powers Resolution, lawmakers also have power over the appropriations process and could deny the administration’s request to boost military funding.
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Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
As a stopgap, lawmakers can agree to independently finance TSA agent payrolls—separating appropriations for what already has bipartisan support, and what remains controversial.
—Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Congress is meant to approve an annual authorization bill to set NASA’s priorities and an appropriations bill that allocates money, but the former is often neglected; the most recent finalized NASA authorization bill dates to 2022.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
So the funding instead comes through federal or state appropriations, loan or grant programs and other options.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
But Congress has another ability to reign in the president, and that’s the appropriations process.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
The Senate Democrats said the appropriations were not insignificant.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
The bill introduced by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) in February 2025 failed in the appropriations committee.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The attack comes amid an ongoing partial government shutdown that began after Democrats blocked appropriations for DHS over concerns with its immigration enforcement tactics.
—Dan Mangan,leslie Josephs,spencer Kimball,cj Haddad,justin Papp,jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
As a stopgap, lawmakers can agree to independently finance TSA agent payrolls—separating appropriations for what already has bipartisan support, and what remains controversial.
—Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Congress is meant to approve an annual authorization bill to set NASA’s priorities and an appropriations bill that allocates money, but the former is often neglected; the most recent finalized NASA authorization bill dates to 2022.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
So the funding instead comes through federal or state appropriations, loan or grant programs and other options.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
But Congress has another ability to reign in the president, and that’s the appropriations process.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
The Senate Democrats said the appropriations were not insignificant.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
The bill introduced by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) in February 2025 failed in the appropriations committee.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The attack comes amid an ongoing partial government shutdown that began after Democrats blocked appropriations for DHS over concerns with its immigration enforcement tactics.
—Dan Mangan,leslie Josephs,spencer Kimball,cj Haddad,justin Papp,jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriations
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Many projects go to other countries offering subsidies and low costs while absorbing Hollywood know-how.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, energy importers like Chile and Mexico may see inflation tick up, which could fuel social unrest and force governments to expand subsidies.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Downtown Los Angeles is no stranger to wild street takeovers where crowds shut down intersections to perform doughnuts, burnouts and other stunts.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, both apps are still susceptible to account takeovers, which can allow someone to access an account on a second phone, paving the way for a hacker to steal access and spy on messages.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aims to speed home construction through grants, limits on environmental reviews and reducing barriers for modular housing — those that are manufactured in factories and then assembled on site.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Maryland Matters is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501(c)(3) public charity.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2026
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Patients affected by the condition targeted by Tuesday's approval experience movement disorders, seizures and other neurological problems that can resemble symptoms of autism.—
MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Quintana also served on a panel for Purple Day in Disney and traveled to Tallahassee to advocate for training in schools for people who experience seizures.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In other climate news As Western states brace for deep cuts to their allotments of Colorado River water, one California water agency may be in a position to help.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The permit allows the ranchers to kill any wolf who wanders onto private land on two grazing allotments near the Gila National Forest in Catron County, as well as on federal land within the allotments, if the wolf is actively hurting livestock.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
26 Feb. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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