1
as in to fund
to provide money for
a local business kindly financed the high school band's trip to New York City
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2
as in to establish
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
established a fund to finance a visiting lecturer position at the local college
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Recent Examples of finance
But progress depends on JDL having the ability to finance and execute a plan.
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
To finance the effort, Local 64 wants to explore new revenue sources, such as grant and private-public funds; review current spending and find long-term funding — without shutting down service at existing facilities.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
The move, although not unexpected, was met with disappointment and anger by arts administrators who had counted on the grants to finance ongoing projects.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Up next on their list is partnering with musician Peter Zummo to produce a music video for The Tape Is Chill, financed by British fragrance brand Penhaligon’s.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
To finance the effort, Local 64 wants to explore new revenue sources, such as grant and private-public funds; review current spending and find long-term funding — without shutting down service at existing facilities.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
The move, although not unexpected, was met with disappointment and anger by arts administrators who had counted on the grants to finance ongoing projects.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Up next on their list is partnering with musician Peter Zummo to produce a music video for The Tape Is Chill, financed by British fragrance brand Penhaligon’s.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finance
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Voters in the Mahtomedi school district will be asked this fall to approve a $28 million referendum to fund improvements that district officials say will benefit safety and security, academics, performing arts and athletics.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
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First, some opposed public money being used to fund stadiums.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The assumption is that taxpayers are subsidizing many healthy, child-free adults who are out of work.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2025
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Drug makers discount their products to gain access to foreign markets then subsidize those discounts through high U.S. prices.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Finance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finance. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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