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noun

ˈfənd How to pronounce fund (audio)
Definition of fundnext
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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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3
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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verb

1
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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2
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
Noun
In all, the foundation, backed by multi-billionaires Henry and Susan Samueli, said the two funds will give about $15 million to 89 nonprofits. — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026 The transfer of funds may have already taken place, though the court docket does not indicate either way. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Verb
The firings have been paused by litigation, but the White House is now refusing to fund the agency. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 However, the creator is fielding queries openly and the project has already surpassed it funding goal. — New Atlas, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fund
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
  1. budget
  2. resources
  3. supply
  4. finance
  5. subsidize
  6. deposit
  7. pocket
  8. inventory
Noun
  • Until April, Calabria had spent 17 years under special administration due to persistent budget deficits, which along with corruption scandals and Mafia infiltration affected health investments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Councilmember Henry Foster, chair of the budget committee, simply announced that the proposal needed more study.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of budget
Noun
  • Fire and rescue crews deployed boats, dive teams, and additional resources during the search for the missing swimmer.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Hochul signed the executive order Tuesday morning, establishing the one-year moratorium in state environmental permitting in response to the growing public concern over rising utility costs and demand for energy and water resources.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of resources
Noun
  • The law primarily aims to tackle America’s housing affordability problem by increasing supply.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov, seeking to disrupt supplies to occupied Crimea at a time when drone strikes have triggered nationwide gasoline shortages.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of supply
Verb
  • With most companies operating with just two employees and cinema representing only part of their revenue, the report warns that Colombia is successfully financing films—but not yet building sustainable film businesses.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Nonprofits typically are financed with donations earmarked for specific programs, meaning the agencies have money for projects but sometimes lack money for other essentials, such as equipment purchases, repairs, human resources and travel.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of finance
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  • To acknowledge this calculation, platforms should group rides and deliveries into tight, localized clusters instead of heavily subsidizing long, isolated routes, in recognition that drivers prioritize route efficiency.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • Considering that businesses can deduct electricity costs from their taxes, the average residential consumer pays higher rates and higher taxes to subsidize businesses.
    — Ed Hirs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of subsidize
Noun
  • However, deposit rates will eventually gradually decline once borrowing costs finally begin to ease, so savers should still choose their deposit account options wisely.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of deposit
Noun
  • For a bag that’s rugged enough to hold up to 250 pounds, the Lands’ End Open-top Canvas Tote Bag is equal parts sturdy and stylish, with plenty of pockets to boot.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • During intermission, people thumbed through the small paperback with its stars-and-stripes cover, afterwards, slipping it into their purses and pockets.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 July 2026
Definition of pocket
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  • The company's shares have struggled because biotechnology customers spent much of the past two years working through excess inventory accumulated during the pandemic.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • Those duties include protecting estate assets, notifying creditors, maintaining financial records and filing an inventory of the estate with the court.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
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