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
Cassandra Jaramillo, CBS News, 11 July 2025
Brightline spent $6 billion in private funds to lay or upgrade 233 miles of tracks between Orlando and Miami, along with building stations, and manufacturing 10 trains.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
But is that true? To fund ideas such as free buses and childcare, Mamdani has proposed adding a 2% tax on New Yorkers earning more than $1 million per year, which his campaign suggests would raise $4 billion annually.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Noun
The Coastal Bend center acknowledged using state funds to buy land for a new facility.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, CBS News, 11 July 2025
Brightline spent $6 billion in private funds to lay or upgrade 233 miles of tracks between Orlando and Miami, along with building stations, and manufacturing 10 trains.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Verb
Among the chaos is Rupert Friend, playing Martin Krebs, who's assembling a group to take to the scene of the devastation in hopes of extracting DNA from the creatures roaming the island to fund his next medical breakthrough.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
But is that true? To fund ideas such as free buses and childcare, Mamdani has proposed adding a 2% tax on New Yorkers earning more than $1 million per year, which his campaign suggests would raise $4 billion annually.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
Noun
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The State Department is seeking $2.9 billion in funding to continue HIV-AIDS programs in the next fiscal year—far lower than PEPFAR's current budget of more than $4 billion.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 July 2025
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In 2015, a House bill cut $75 million from LSC’s budget—nearly 20%—bringing it down to $300 million, the lowest since 1999.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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These solutions enabled companies to reduce lead times, decrease working capital requirements, and improve uptime by ensuring the availability of supply for critical parts. 2024: Strategic Necessity Achieved 2024 marked the inflection point at which AI became integral to supply chain resilience.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Most large resorts have established hurricane protocols—including emergency generators, stocked supplies, and training to help guests shelter in place if needed.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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The new law also does away with Grad PLUS loans, which help people finance higher education degrees.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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In April 2024, the Elgin City Council approved $500,000 in tax increment financing district funds to help fund the first phase of construction.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Agency funds did much more than subsidize independent media.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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Lawmakers refused to help A year ago, Texas lawmakers rejected a bill to establish a statewide emergency response plan and subsidize protection for rural jurisdictions like Kerr County.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Investment, insurance and annuity products are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed, are not deposits, are not insured by any federal government agency, are not a condition to any banking service or activity and may lose value.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Rethink inventory management with smarter forecasting.—
Michael Wu,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Downtown Denver’s condo market faces a harsh reality, as potential sellers grapple with a surge in inventory while potential buyers have become more cautious about making large purchases.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
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This midi frock features a round-neckline, short sleeves, and roomy pockets, and it’s designed with a drawstring waist for a personalized fit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The slim-fit pants look tailored but have pockets that are designed to hold tees and cards without looking bulky.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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