as in fund
available money
my total bankroll right now is $2,000
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as in to fund
to provide money for
several corporations bankrolled the Broadway musical
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Recent Examples of bankroll
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Hiring top-notch competitors is no new fad for Goldman; the bank has been welcoming Olympains to its bankroll for decades.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The startup’s $112 million Series C funding round in February last year at an undisclosed valuation brought its total amount raised to more than $240 million and will be used to bankroll the expansion.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Noun
The more than $200M in funding will help bankroll projects like road raising, dune reconstruction and storm pumps.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Hiring top-notch competitors is no new fad for Goldman; the bank has been welcoming Olympains to its bankroll for decades.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
The vote delivered a resounding message from rank-and-file CTU members to the union president and other officials to press the brakes on excessive political activity that uses members’ pay to bankroll political campaigns.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The startup’s $112 million Series C funding round in February last year at an undisclosed valuation brought its total amount raised to more than $240 million and will be used to bankroll the expansion.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankroll
Noun
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Getting warships into the water is hard enough without wasting funds on vessels unlikely ever to sail.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Wildfire resiliency advocates are warning that the loss of these funds will leave the state vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California’s next governor to take that threat seriously.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Students, who for years gravitated to finance for its stability and high-paying nature, are now finding less entry-level roles available to them.—
Meg Short,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The Treasury will also further evaluate whether Iranian assets could be used to help finance repairs for damage already sustained by Gulf allies during the conflict, the source added.—
Richard Escobedo,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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With a drawstring waist and pockets, these lightweight, linen-blend pants look comfy and cute.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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On the trip, Weston had been carrying a book about butterflies in his back pocket.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The British government refused to subsidize food prices or restrict exports of Irish agricultural goods, further devastating the island.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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And the government subsidizes mortgages, so taking on leverage is easier.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The center’s resources—all free—include more than a million books and periodicals, with 400 terminals and 75 staff members available to help dig through them.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Together, a collaborative effort can create meaningful operational changes, including improved staffing, hospital-wide throughput initiatives, earlier discharge planning, expanded post-acute care resources, and greater accountability from leadership.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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“Bankroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankroll. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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