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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Portugal’s investment program requires prospective visa holders to invest about $500,000 in qualifying investment, venture capital funds, and scientific or technological research.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The fight over whether the state should play a role in funding private education came after a contentious 2024 election season, where Republicans clashed over the issue.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Venturini cited personal reasons for his exit following a five-year tenure—during which Kering bought a 30 percent stake in Valentino from the majority holder, Qatari investment fund Mayhoola—in a cash deal valued at $1.54 billion.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Portugal’s investment program requires prospective visa holders to invest about $500,000 in qualifying investment, venture capital funds, and scientific or technological research.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
This is a reduction from last year’s $15,000 ceiling when the program was better funded.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The fight over whether the state should play a role in funding private education came after a contentious 2024 election season, where Republicans clashed over the issue.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
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With much of the budget allocated to reliability upgrades and the replacement of aging hardware, money is being invested in keeping old lines operational.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The 2025 budget provided $285.6 million in Title X funds.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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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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The system had obvious flaws: For one, Hamas accompanied many of the trucks and guarded much of the warehoused supplies, giving the terrorist group open access to the food.—
Seth Mandel,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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Your authors grew up in a time when school-children learned about the problems of an ozone hole, acid rain, and depleted tungsten supplies, not carbon emissions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Oil and gas revenues are a key source of cash for the Kremlin, making up roughly a quarter of Russia’s government budget, so losing customers would be painful – and could hurt Moscow’s ability to finance the its war on Ukraine.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Where the Dial Really Needs Moving Traditionally, the huge challenge for Africa has been getting films financed.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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Wisconsin flood insurance premiums just above national average Flood insurance policies are managed by FEMA and private companies with premiums subsidized by the federal government.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The government will subsidize some payments on certain types of personal loans, to a cap.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Next, make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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What to look for in a savings account Minimum balance requirements: Check if there's a minimum deposit to open the account or to maintain daily to avoid fees.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Businesses have either avoided tariffs by loading up on inventory before tariffs set in or have been eating most of the tariff costs.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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What Is Happening in the US Housing Market? Home prices have skyrocketed all across the country since the pandemic, when a homebuying frenzy unleashed by low mortgage rates clashed with a chronic lack of inventory.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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During that game, the Sun Devils’ defense also did its share, chasing Texas QB Quinn Ewers out of the pocket throughout the game and forcing Longhorns’ kicker Bert Auburn to miss two of three field goals.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Step off Arsenal and Martin Odegaard can find pockets of space to punish you, but squeeze the pitch and Gyokeres’ runs can be the catalyst for chaos.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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