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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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
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit foundation, Spirit of Children, brings Halloween to kids in hospitals across the country and also raises funds for the facilities’ child life departments.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Smith said that the county, which has gone through years of budget tightening, is not OK with paying its workers below median rates, but has had to be selective in which positions to fund more comparably to similar counties.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Boise has already spent around $20,000 of Open Space and Clean Water Levy funds on surveys, closing costs and other donation costs associated with the parcel, the news release said.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit foundation, Spirit of Children, brings Halloween to kids in hospitals across the country and also raises funds for the facilities’ child life departments.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a measure to fund NASA at a level comparable to fiscal year 2025, and there is bipartisan support for maintaining the space agency's science programs.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Smith said that the county, which has gone through years of budget tightening, is not OK with paying its workers below median rates, but has had to be selective in which positions to fund more comparably to similar counties.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
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Milwaukee operates on a tight budget and has thrived on developing pitchers from within the organization or signing cheaper players.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Urban development in America has never been just about buildings, budgets, or blueprints.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the organization needs resources to sustain its essential work and to achieve its laudable goal of ending elder hunger in the city in the next 15 years.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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If the Chinese truly agree to keep the supply of critical minerals flowing on an ongoing basis, the world will win.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The death toll was exacerbated by a lack of medical supplies, which have trickled in at a quantity smaller than hoped for due to tensions over the ceasefire.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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And despite some analysts’ warnings of a chaotic aftermath should Maduro be ousted, a flood of foreign and private money could spare the US from having to finance the rebuilding of the Venezuelan government and economy.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Persian-language film, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, was selected to represent France — a decision that sparked debate due to its Iranian setting and cast, despite being almost entirely financed and produced in France.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The profitable football program heavily subsidizes other university athletic departments, and a decline could also impact alumni donations.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Chinese government can then subsidize these products for export through cheap central or provincial government financing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Shea Carney's house, those beverage bottles and cans eligible for a 10-cent deposit return have become more of a nuisance than a useful income boost.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bank lobbyists say these terminals being closed to penny deposits is exacerbating the penny shortage, because parts of the country that may have some surplus pennies are unable to get those pennies to parts of country with shortages.—
Ken Sweet,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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But estimates from the Federation of American Scientists show that Russia still leads in nuclear warhead inventories.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The company is also cleaning up channel inventory in the North American market.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Baguette’s design includes a front flap, magnetic clasp, unlined internal compartment with a pocket and gold-finish metalware.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even McCarthy, who completed 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns (plus a rushing touchdown), mentioned inaccuracies and his inability to throttle down outside of the pocket.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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