DEFUNDED Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

defunded

verb

past tense of defund

as in received

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Several officials praised Preckwinkle’s efforts, and the payouts also left $109 million in the loan pot, according to data received through a Tribune open records request.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Edwards has received at least 15 carries only three times in 31 career games.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

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