1
as in budget
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
our club has a fund for parties—which we like to have as often as possible
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2
as in resources
funds plural
available money
my funds were a little low, so I asked my favorite lending institution—Dad—for a small advance on my first paycheck
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
we have a deep fund of volunteers to call on when there is an unexpected need for help
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as in to finance
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater
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as in to subsidize
to provide money for
Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever
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Recent Examples of fund
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … FRAUD FEARS — Minnesota governor proposes relief fund as Republicans warn of fraud risk.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
With a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fast approaching, all but one Democratic Senator voted against advancing an appropriations bill to fund the department.
—Connor Greene, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
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Noun
At a time when colleges offer free tuition and board and pay players to play, surely funds can be found to house and feed lacrosse players.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … FRAUD FEARS — Minnesota governor proposes relief fund as Republicans warn of fraud risk.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Department of Homeland Security has shut down after lawmakers failed to meet a midnight Friday deadline to fund the agency and its workforce of more than 260,000 people.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
With a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fast approaching, all but one Democratic Senator voted against advancing an appropriations bill to fund the department.
—Connor Greene, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
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Her first urgent task is to address rising prices and sluggish wages and pass a budget bill to fund those measures, which were delayed by the election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The unions also have called attention to record state tax revenues — with the understanding that California law requires that about 40% of the state budget go to the public school system.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But Savannah Guthrie's celebrity status has also garnered extensive resources from the federal and local government — including a $100,000 FBI reward for accurate information about her whereabouts or that could lead to an arrest and conviction of whoever took her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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That means working collaboratively with CMS leadership to understand needs, prioritize resources that directly support learning and staff, and ensure funding decisions are responsible, transparent and focused on student success.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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That the Big Apple was owned by Mora and his wife, who was Black, provided a level of protection that activists found in rare supply.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Structural challenges—including constraints in yarn supply, port bottlenecks, rising labor costs and ongoing wage negotiations will require sustained and coordinated effort.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Feb. 2026
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The pact called for $15 billion in new generation capacity within PJM, to be financed by tech companies, and urged the operator to hold an emergency auction to procure the power.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The tokens will be released in tranches to finance different stages of production.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Supervisors also approved a separate measure last week providing $2 million to subsidize employment at local businesses, aimed at boosting hiring of recent graduates and individuals who have completed certificate programs.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement was launched in 2018 to help keep low-income New Yorkers out of shelters by subsidizing permanent housing.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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According to Martin, though, around six to 10 of the anglers had already sent in deposits.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
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Made up mostly of calcium carbonate minerals, Roman travertine was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by deposits of calcium, sulfur and other minerals, and shows the region's history of volcanic eruptions, forests and fossils in its striated layers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The best platforms offer detailed product specifications, high-resolution images of their inventory and comprehensive buyer protection policies.—
Kelly Ernst,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The deli is offering sales of up to 50% off of its inventory in an everything-must-go sale, though sandwiches are not included.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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War Memorial usage War Memorial Park is the ideal location for mixed use, commercial, residential, pocket parks and nature trail areas centrally located within walking distance of shopping, dining, health care and entertainment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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This WanderFull crossbody purse features a soft, plush fabric, convenient zippered-pockets for optimal storage, and that iconic water bottle-cradling interior.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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