defunded

past tense of defund

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defunded
received
Verb
  • The request was met with boos from some Democrats who pointed out that a Colorado school shooting on the same day had not received the same ceremony.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.
    William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Defunded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defunded. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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