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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fund
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Nov. 2025
The announcement prompted multiple lawsuits and orders requiring the administration to use other funds to pay for SNAP.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The mission, called Escapade — short for Escape and Plasma Acceleration Dynamics Explorers — is a low-cost planetary science project funded by NASA and spearheaded by the University of California, Berkeley, with support from commercial companies Advanced Space and Rocket Lab.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fund
Noun
After years of neglect, local organists repaired the instrument and officials set up a fund to cover the organ's maintenance needs, according to information from the Memorial Auditorium's official website.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Nov. 2025
The announcement prompted multiple lawsuits and orders requiring the administration to use other funds to pay for SNAP.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Republican leaders only need five additional votes to fund the government, and the group involved in the talks has ranged from 10 to 12 Democratic senators.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The mission, called Escapade — short for Escape and Plasma Acceleration Dynamics Explorers — is a low-cost planetary science project funded by NASA and spearheaded by the University of California, Berkeley, with support from commercial companies Advanced Space and Rocket Lab.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fund
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
Noun
-
Crowley did not implement any vetoes after the board passed the budget.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
-
But on the other hand, families will see a trip to the museum as a luxury that gets cut from their budget as cost-of-living costs rise.—
Andrew Limbong,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
With limited snow removal resources and drivers unaccustomed to icy conditions, the same snowfall can be far more disruptive.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
-
With a large percentage of Black women seeking resources for care, the survey is a good first step toward understanding what the needs are and how to address them.—
Lisa Vernon-Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Buyers fought over a limited supply, with those offering higher down payments and higher offers ultimately being favored by the market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
-
After the collapse of domestic box office in October, Aron needs to convince investors AMC can leverage a steadier supply of Hollywood tentpole releases to get film lovers back in the habit of going to the multiplex in pre-pandemic numbers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
He was convicted for his involvement in a scheme to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from Libya in exchange for diplomatic favors.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The film is co-produced and financed by Black Label Media and 193.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Political parties in early America subsidized newspapers and became the foundation of the press’s business model.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Without addressing these underlying drivers, and most importantly, rising hospital prices, then insurance will be expensive, whether it's paid for by patients or subsidized by taxpayers.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Silgranit sinks can be cleaned with a mixture of dish soap and vinegar, which will need to sit for at least an hour if there are any hard water deposits before being rinsed and dried.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
-
After an initial deposit of around $160 million by August 2019, Riaz’s company had to pay a monthly fine of $16 million.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The bird flu affected some turkey flocks earlier, leaving the inventory lower this year than last.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
-
By analyzing behavioral data, Reformation can align inventory to local preferences while maintaining its small-batch production model with limited runs that can be replenished quickly to minimize overproduction and waste.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Prosecutors said Chastain was found with Raleigh’s flashlight in his pocket.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
-
Consider Tupperware’s FridgeSmart Container Set your secret weapon to extending the life of your produce, organizing your food, and adding money back to your pocket.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share