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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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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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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Supporters of the market counter that private money often finances the excavation, preservation, and study of fossils that might otherwise remain buried indefinitely.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Shortly after beginning his second stint as governor of California in 2011, Jerry Brown began promoting a two-pronged overhaul of how the state finances public schools.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Gem mining also finances ethnic armed groups fighting for autonomy, contributing to Burma’s long-running conflicts.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Myanmar produces 90% of the world’s rubies, but human rights groups urge jewelers to boycott the gems because the industry finances both military governments and ethnic armed groups fueling civil conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The remaining funds, about 11 million euros, will go to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, which finances scientific programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the disease, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
The European Investment Bank, which finances projects that advance the EU’s policy goals, has already led a $172 million loan, part of the broader $575 million financing package for Keliber, the first time the EIB has backed the mining of critical raw material in the EU.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Taxes from tabs go to the state Highway User Tax Distribution Fund, which finances Minnesota’s highway system.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Supporters of the market counter that private money often finances the excavation, preservation, and study of fossils that might otherwise remain buried indefinitely.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Shortly after beginning his second stint as governor of California in 2011, Jerry Brown began promoting a two-pronged overhaul of how the state finances public schools.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Gem mining also finances ethnic armed groups fighting for autonomy, contributing to Burma’s long-running conflicts.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Myanmar produces 90% of the world’s rubies, but human rights groups urge jewelers to boycott the gems because the industry finances both military governments and ethnic armed groups fueling civil conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The remaining funds, about 11 million euros, will go to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, which finances scientific programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the disease, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
The European Investment Bank, which finances projects that advance the EU’s policy goals, has already led a $172 million loan, part of the broader $575 million financing package for Keliber, the first time the EIB has backed the mining of critical raw material in the EU.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finances
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His chief policy proposal would exempt people’s first $50,000 in income exempt from the federal payroll tax known as FICA that funds Social Security and Medicare.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Chevron Richmond currently funds a community air monitoring program that’s managed by a third party and collects air quality data at all times at three stations along its fenceline.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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While federal flood insurance subsidizes risky coastal and waterfront development for wealthier homeowners by lowering the cost of living in these areas, many low-income households in flood-prone areas remain stuck with risky properties and little help.—
Ivis García,
The Conversation,
1 June 2026
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And the government subsidizes mortgages, so taking on leverage is easier.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Finances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finances. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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