as in subsidies
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 entitlements
If a city approves fewer new units, then those who already have entitlements gain a competitive advantage.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
For now, work will commence on development entitlements and land use for One Boca.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Many in-game units and other premium entitlements were reserved long ago by the official CFP sponsors, the lifeblood of ESPN’s January juggernaut since the format was introduced in 2015.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Dudek specializes in working with developers to secure land-use entitlements, and preparing state- or federal-mandated environmental impact reports on behalf of government agencies.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
Rising polarization, declining public concern about deficits, and the political untouchability of entitlements now make major fiscal consolidation far harder than in the past, the report argues.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
Like most municipalities, Carefree has rights (or entitlements, as they’re formally known) to two different kinds of water in the CAP.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Ours were entirely political/entitlements.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, this revamped SAVE system will ensure government officials can swiftly verify legal status, halting entitlements and voter fraud.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
For now, work will commence on development entitlements and land use for One Boca.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Many in-game units and other premium entitlements were reserved long ago by the official CFP sponsors, the lifeblood of ESPN’s January juggernaut since the format was introduced in 2015.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Dudek specializes in working with developers to secure land-use entitlements, and preparing state- or federal-mandated environmental impact reports on behalf of government agencies.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
Rising polarization, declining public concern about deficits, and the political untouchability of entitlements now make major fiscal consolidation far harder than in the past, the report argues.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
Like most municipalities, Carefree has rights (or entitlements, as they’re formally known) to two different kinds of water in the CAP.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Ours were entirely political/entitlements.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, this revamped SAVE system will ensure government officials can swiftly verify legal status, halting entitlements and voter fraud.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitlements
Noun
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No amount of subsidies or tax credits can outrun a supply shortage.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Oh, by the way, construction of higher-end housing will be the industry’s focus because building more affordable residences requires government subsidies.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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By connecting publications, grants, patents and policy data, researchers can gain a more holistic view of research – saving time and increasing the likelihood of meaningful discovery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Last year, her government put together a massive $135 billion stimulus package for the country, which included measures to expand local government grants, as well as provide subsidies for electricity and gas bills.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Legroom allotments have been steadily decreasing over the years in order for airlines to boost profits, despite the complaints of fliers.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Range Rider Jim Powers rides around cattle in grazing allotments in the Antelope Basin of the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Entitlements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitlements. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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