as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
entitlements to local school districts
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Recent Examples of entitlement
Unlike discretionary grants, these programs are mandatory entitlements under federal law.
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Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Don’t frame the conversation around speed or entitlement.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
In a study with 355 participants, the authors narrowed their list to 16 warning signs that predicted violence that occurred within six months — many of them having to do with entitlement, arrogance, control and emotional immaturity.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Coupled with adoration is an entitlement people feel to her, an element antithetical to her swag.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Don’t frame the conversation around speed or entitlement.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
In a study with 355 participants, the authors narrowed their list to 16 warning signs that predicted violence that occurred within six months — many of them having to do with entitlement, arrogance, control and emotional immaturity.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Coupled with adoration is an entitlement people feel to her, an element antithetical to her swag.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitlement
Noun
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Republicans’ stance on pesticides has been a key point of contention in negotiations for the federal Farm Bill, which covers everything from food security programs to farm subsidies.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The economic subsidy continues to support Rodeo 39 and assist the company in recouping a portion of its significant development costs to help ensure Rodeo 39’s long-term viability.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Castle Rock offered grants to support efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His campaign goals included reinstating and expanding bus services, attracting additional low-income housing options through federal and state grants, and increasing resource distribution by the city to homeless residents and those struggling with addiction.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Now, with Jayson Tatum back in the fold and Nikola Vucevic recently reactivated, head coach Joe Mazzulla finally has a complete allotment of players to work with.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The national average for a per-pupil allotment of $10,000 on the state level here in Texas is just under $7,000.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers opted to advance the policy bill and the appropriations bill that allocates the $5 million in existing funding from other accounts to the governor’s desk, acknowledging that school districts have an obligation to educate all students.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2026
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Within a day in February, for example, the Legislature passed out a $90 million appropriation to counter the federal government’s block on Medicaid dollars going to Planned Parenthood clinics.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Entitlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitlement. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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