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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
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Equipment needs and operational enhancements are being actively addressed through the current city budget process, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing excellent service to our community.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As state lawmakers returned to Sacramento for a new legislative session this week, Democratic members are having serious behind-the-scenes conversations about ways to raise revenue for the state budget.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Real-time scenario detection adjusts system resources automatically.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Development of Greenland’s mineral resources is challenging because of the island’s harsh climate, while strict environmental controls have proved an additional hurdle for potential investors.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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That has been largely driven by the milk supply.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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The bulk of Venezuelan oil exports flow to China, and Chinese companies finance extensive infrastructure projects and investments across the country, with Beijing lending billions to Caracas in recent decades.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The probe comes amid multiple lawsuits alleging Alan Stalcup, through his GVA Property Management and other companies, uses his portfolio of apartment buildings as a personal piggy bank to finance a high-flying lifestyle.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Most of Spanberger’s affordability plans force average citizens to subsidize other groups, such as climate companies and smokers, through their regular purchases.—
Judge Glock,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Kansas Department of Commerce is defending its plan to heavily subsidize the Kansas City Chiefs’ next stadium against critics who say the deal’s terms could potentially leave the state in a financially precarious position.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Amaroq, which operates on the island, said the White House is talking to it about investment in its projects that extract or explore gold, gallium and other critical mineral deposits.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela's constitution states that the nation owns all mineral and hydrocarbon deposits — its oil and natural gas reserves — within its own territory, including those that lie beneath the country's seabed.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Big Ten’s seven-year deal, with Fox as the primary rights-holder that sub-licenses inventory to NBC and CBS, expires at the end of the decade.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The cost of buying a home in the US has surged in recent years, fueled by historically low inventory and mortgage rates above 6%.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Motorola framed the device as one that transitions smoothly between pocket-sized convenience and big-screen capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The wide-leg pants have two side pockets large enough to fit a phone, wallet, keys, or other essentials.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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