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
The fact that there was a legal dispute over these entitlements, with the workers and the State of New York on one side and the platforms on the other, demonstrates the political stakes of their struggle.
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The city has laid the foundation, in the area surrounding the ballpark, for the types of projects that are typically built around major sports venues, with flexible entitlements that would allow construction of entertainment, housing, hotels, retail and office space.
—Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The speed and scale of AI transformation is accelerating at a time when the country is deeply divided about education, entitlements, and the role of government.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Unlike discretionary grants, these programs are mandatory entitlements under federal law.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Trump has overturned many long-standing public-policy commitments of conservatives—supporting free trade, reforming entitlements, supporting foreign assistance to save lives and advance American interests, standing by NATO, and standing against Russian oppression at home and aggression abroad.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
The developer was tapped by New York Life, the Alpharetta mall’s owner, to pursue redevelopment entitlements and oversee predevelopment preparation.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
But the main factor behind higher insurance expenses has been greater utilization per enrollee, which has grown by roughly 20 percent across both public entitlements and private insurance.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Joseph Beckham, a District 1 resident, said this zoning means the commission would provide the applicant permanent, high‑intensity entitlements with minimal ongoing city control.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The city has laid the foundation, in the area surrounding the ballpark, for the types of projects that are typically built around major sports venues, with flexible entitlements that would allow construction of entertainment, housing, hotels, retail and office space.
—Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The speed and scale of AI transformation is accelerating at a time when the country is deeply divided about education, entitlements, and the role of government.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Unlike discretionary grants, these programs are mandatory entitlements under federal law.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Trump has overturned many long-standing public-policy commitments of conservatives—supporting free trade, reforming entitlements, supporting foreign assistance to save lives and advance American interests, standing by NATO, and standing against Russian oppression at home and aggression abroad.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
The developer was tapped by New York Life, the Alpharetta mall’s owner, to pursue redevelopment entitlements and oversee predevelopment preparation.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
But the main factor behind higher insurance expenses has been greater utilization per enrollee, which has grown by roughly 20 percent across both public entitlements and private insurance.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Joseph Beckham, a District 1 resident, said this zoning means the commission would provide the applicant permanent, high‑intensity entitlements with minimal ongoing city control.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitlements
Noun
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Critics described the free permits as subsidies for oil and gas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The bill does not increase subsidies available to low-income renters and homeowners, or to potential homebuyers.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Noun
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He’s expected to spend $425 million on existing coal plants and $75 million on an export terminal under the Defense Production Act, as well as $185 million on new coal plants using Energy Department grants.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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Scientists across multiple disciplines are sounding the alarm after the White House proposed taking greater control over how scientific research gets funded and allowing political appointees to decide whether to approve scientific grants.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Support women’s and Olympics sports, securing roster allotments.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Residents have access to a range of outdoor amenities including wildflower meadows, parkland, orchards, wetlands, ponds, community allotments, play areas and a skatepark.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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“Entitlements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitlements. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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