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

In a biannual appropriations committee hearing, bills added to the suspense file during the Legislative session are permitted to move to the Senate or Assembly floor or are quietly halted. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

But once similar requirements appear in state statutes, appropriations bills or governing-board directives, the institution no longer controls the terms. — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Commissioners levy taxes, make appropriations, adopt budges and make appointments to certain offices, boards and commissions. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Granger listed national defense as a top funding priority after being named appropriations chair, and Fort Worth is home to Bell and Lockheed Martin, both federal contractors. — Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Welch stripped Crespo of his title as chair of the appropriations committee and the staffers that come with that. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Both are high-ranking Democrats on the House and Senate appropriations committees, respectively. — Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

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