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
The area around Sutter Health Park has more flexible entitlements that would allow for the construction of entertainment, housing, hotels, retail and office space.
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Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Judith Lightfoot Clarke and Greg Wood carry themselves with peevish authority as the Butley, oozing entitlement.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The doctor further explained that the traits of a narcissist encompass low empathy, arrogance, entitlement, grandiosity and pathological selfishness.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Hensel Phelps will oversee the project’s design, entitlement, construction and completion.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Judith Lightfoot Clarke and Greg Wood carry themselves with peevish authority as the Butley, oozing entitlement.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The doctor further explained that the traits of a narcissist encompass low empathy, arrogance, entitlement, grandiosity and pathological selfishness.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Hensel Phelps will oversee the project’s design, entitlement, construction and completion.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitlement
Noun
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To offset federal cuts, Newsom proposed a $300 million fund aimed at keeping $0 monthly health plans available for lower-income Californians after Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expired last year.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Indeed, Democratic legislators passed bills related to vaccines, immigration enforcement and healthcare subsidies.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Since 2020, the Foundation has awarded more than 55 grants and invested over $23 million in programs across 47 countries.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The pilot is being funded by a combination of city dollars and a state grant.—
Ishan Thakore,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Once again, the Eagles are not using their full allotment.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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The defending champs sold out all 8,700 season-ticket memberships for the 2026 season with a 92% renewal rate from the previous season, becoming the first team in league history to sell out season ticket allotments for three consecutive years, the person said.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Every block grant, procurement cycle and appropriations process is a chance to embed outcome goals into how money leaves the door.—
Caroline Whistler,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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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
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“Entitlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitlement. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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