as in resources
available money
will have to take a look at our finances to see if we can afford it
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1
as in funds
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 endows
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 finances
Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Even though Germany largely finances the EU, or France plays a central role, no single country can act decisively.
—Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Condecine revenue feeds into the Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual (FSA), the country’s main incentive fund for indie production that also finances distribution and the exhibition infrastructure.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
That neighborhood's new commercial developments generate property tax revenue that finances downtown improvements.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Housing Trust Fund, a program that finances developers to build affordable housing, doubled from $50 million to $100 million last year under Lyles’ watch.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
United Bank of Philadelphia finances small businesses to spur job growth.
—Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
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The local surfing scene mainly finances the cost through crowdfunding campaigns.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Even though Germany largely finances the EU, or France plays a central role, no single country can act decisively.
—Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Condecine revenue feeds into the Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual (FSA), the country’s main incentive fund for indie production that also finances distribution and the exhibition infrastructure.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
That neighborhood's new commercial developments generate property tax revenue that finances downtown improvements.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Housing Trust Fund, a program that finances developers to build affordable housing, doubled from $50 million to $100 million last year under Lyles’ watch.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
United Bank of Philadelphia finances small businesses to spur job growth.
—Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finances
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The government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The budget funds 280 fewer full-time MSP positions than in 2025, though the bulk of those cuts represent the elimination of vacant positions.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Payment snafu affects staff pay, other necessities Michigan subsidizes the cost of child care for families who qualify for the program based on household income.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The district also subsidizes more than a dozen affordable studios at ArtPark and RiNo Art District Studios at the Backyard on Blake.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Finances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finances. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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