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

By law, federal agencies cannot augment congressional appropriations. — Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Asking for additional state appropriations in exchange for flat tuition is not a new strategy either in Wisconsin or other states. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But there is no appropriations police or law enforcement agency that Congress can use to enforce the law. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

But there is no appropriations police or agency that Congress can use to enforce the law. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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

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