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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
The appropriations bill signed into law in January 2026 retained the research office, funded NOAA at roughly $6 billion and directed the agency not to close its laboratories.
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Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The Treasury Department insisted no taxpayer dollars will be used to produce the new bill, noting Bureau of Engraving and Printing finances its operations entirely through product sales and billings rather than relying on annual congressional appropriations.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 May 2026
The 2026-27 budget requires the Department of Health to submit monthly reports to the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget that include expenditures, appropriations, cash balances, drug rebates, and enrollment data.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
It was created to ensure that settlements by and judgments against the government could be paid out without individual appropriations being made each time.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Steube’s amendment to include in the military appropriations bill was rejected by a 333-to-80 vote of the entire House.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Another $10 million in cash or appropriations bonds would support project planning and design for the arena renovation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
According to Bee reporting, between 2019 and 2024, Matsui voted in favor of five different government spending packages mainly via large appropriations bills that included nearly $42 billion for ICE.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Kemp said that the General Assembly did not account for increasing the credit in its appropriations process.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The Treasury Department insisted no taxpayer dollars will be used to produce the new bill, noting Bureau of Engraving and Printing finances its operations entirely through product sales and billings rather than relying on annual congressional appropriations.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 May 2026
The 2026-27 budget requires the Department of Health to submit monthly reports to the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget that include expenditures, appropriations, cash balances, drug rebates, and enrollment data.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
It was created to ensure that settlements by and judgments against the government could be paid out without individual appropriations being made each time.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Steube’s amendment to include in the military appropriations bill was rejected by a 333-to-80 vote of the entire House.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Another $10 million in cash or appropriations bonds would support project planning and design for the arena renovation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
According to Bee reporting, between 2019 and 2024, Matsui voted in favor of five different government spending packages mainly via large appropriations bills that included nearly $42 billion for ICE.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Kemp said that the General Assembly did not account for increasing the credit in its appropriations process.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriations
Noun
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Critics described the free permits as subsidies for oil and gas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The bill does not increase subsidies available to low-income renters and homeowners, or to potential homebuyers.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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In addition, Abrams said, teen takeovers swell up fast because many teenagers just have no place else to go.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Private equity funds are equally hungry for beauty brand takeovers, with Advent International acquiring bodycare brand Salt & Stone for an undisclosed sum.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Another potential funding source cited in the proposal is starting to use grants and penalty funds obtained by the city attorney’s office to cover general fund expenses.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Explaining her decision to delay the appointment, Johnson noted the PED director also serves as the director of the city’s HRA, which oversees the city’s involvement in housing, commercial and business development, often by selling vacant land or issuing loans, grants and bonds for developers.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Overall, the operation netted 1,139 arrests, 984 firearm seizures, and 615 criminal indictments, according to an FBI document reviewed by Fox News Digital.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Support women’s and Olympics sports, securing roster allotments.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Residents have access to a range of outdoor amenities including wildflower meadows, parkland, orchards, wetlands, ponds, community allotments, play areas and a skatepark.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
21 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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