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
Paul Malloy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Rollins’s agency had cancelled its 2025 funds just two months before.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
That followed a $300 billion deal between OpenAI and Oracle in July as part of the the Stargate program, a $500 billion infrastructure project that's also being funded by SoftBank.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For some investors, a portion of the fund’s income may be subject to state and local taxes, as well as to the federal alternative minimum tax.
—Paul Malloy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Rollins’s agency had cancelled its 2025 funds just two months before.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
His production company Wings International, focused on funding non-Chinese films, closed financing last month.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
That followed a $300 billion deal between OpenAI and Oracle in July as part of the the Stargate program, a $500 billion infrastructure project that's also being funded by SoftBank.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
Noun
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As the shutdown unfolds, Democrats appear determined to hold their ground, framing the fight not just as a budget dispute but as a broader defense of democratic norms and public services.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That’s despite the prospect of the government increasing taxes on the banking sector in its upcoming budget.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But emphasizing misleading stats risks overshadowing the need to allocate resources for interventions where numbers are much higher.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Abide Women’s Health Services will offer pregnancy testing, prenatal and postpartum care, and maternal resources at the Center for Transforming Lives campus.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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The improved profitability came as Beijing intensified efforts to rein in excess supply and aggressive price wars that had hurt companies' bottom line.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Spotify said that advertisers using Yahoo DSP can access the Spotify Ad Exchange via a new direct integration that lets advertisers improve audience addressability across Spotify supply through Yahoo ConnectID.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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It was also financed with support from the NSW Government and Screen NSW’s Made in NSW Fund, and post, digital and visual effects were supported by Screen NSW.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Doha is also financing Azeri gas imports through Türkiye to ease crippling power cuts in northern Syria.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pharmaceutical companies have been wary of even minor concessions, insisting that the high prices paid by Americans subsidize the huge sums that go into researching and developing new drugs.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their insurance would remain heavily subsidized, just at the lower level established by the original Affordable Care Act legislation.—
Margot Sanger-Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To clean food stains or mineral deposits, spray the area with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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If passed, the bill would force hundreds of dispensaries and smoke shops across the state to remove large portions of their inventory.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Prices and inventory are subject to change.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The adjustable bag features a main zippered compartment that has pockets to help organize electronics, snacks, and more.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ward was still at the scene, covered in blood and holding a pocket knife, when police arrived.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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