as in pocket
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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in finances
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 subsidizes
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 funds
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The deal would reinstate federal workers who had received reduction in force, or layoff, notices and reimburse states that spent their own funds to keep federal programs running during the shutdown.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2025
Any beers not claimed will have the funds donated to a local veterans’ charity.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Over nine years raising funds to provide prosthetics for amputees, the Thundergong!
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Those services might include providing an easy way for nonprofits to raise funds, conduct online events and access clear records on donations; as well as provide the best encryption to protect donors’ data.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 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
In previous shutdowns, emergency funds have been used to cover the program, which serves around forty-two million Americans.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
The nonprofit filed a lawsuit in June 2024 seeking to block the use of federal covid-19 relief funds for the project.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 6 Jan. 2026
On top of that, DHS has partially frozen payments to its Integrated Community Supports program, which funds in-home services for the disabled.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Each man was also ordered to pay $9,500 to the Lacey Act Reward Fund, which funds payments made to whistleblowers in wildlife crimes, and $15,000 in restitution to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
Operation Save Arrowhead LeVota’s plan to give the Chiefs a new set of financial incentives, titled Operation Save Arrowhead, hinges on successfully passing a new version of the county sales tax that currently funds both the Chiefs and Royals.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
The funding for the engineering and design phase will come from the Folsom Plan Area Impact Fees, the Transportation Development Act Fund and from Measure A, a county sales tax that funds transportation projects.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 Dec. 2025
What To Know The new deal funds three annual spending bills and extends remaining government funding through to the end of January, and includes promises from Republicans to hold a vote on the expiring health care subsidies by mid-December.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
These syndicates are part of the same criminal economy that funds military airstrikes and repression.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Waltz steps into the shoes of Henrich Harlander, a powerful and wealthy arms dealer who funds Victor's dangerous experiments.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, regular funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – also known as SNAP, food stamps and CalFresh in California – were depleted at the end of October.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The deal would reinstate federal workers who had received reduction in force, or layoff, notices and reimburse states that spent their own funds to keep federal programs running during the shutdown.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2025
Any beers not claimed will have the funds donated to a local veterans’ charity.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Over nine years raising funds to provide prosthetics for amputees, the Thundergong!
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Those services might include providing an easy way for nonprofits to raise funds, conduct online events and access clear records on donations; as well as provide the best encryption to protect donors’ data.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 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
In previous shutdowns, emergency funds have been used to cover the program, which serves around forty-two million Americans.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
The nonprofit filed a lawsuit in June 2024 seeking to block the use of federal covid-19 relief funds for the project.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
But the budget for the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy, which funds high-risk energy research, would shrink to $350 million, a 24 percent cut.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 6 Jan. 2026
On top of that, DHS has partially frozen payments to its Integrated Community Supports program, which funds in-home services for the disabled.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Each man was also ordered to pay $9,500 to the Lacey Act Reward Fund, which funds payments made to whistleblowers in wildlife crimes, and $15,000 in restitution to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
Operation Save Arrowhead LeVota’s plan to give the Chiefs a new set of financial incentives, titled Operation Save Arrowhead, hinges on successfully passing a new version of the county sales tax that currently funds both the Chiefs and Royals.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
The funding for the engineering and design phase will come from the Folsom Plan Area Impact Fees, the Transportation Development Act Fund and from Measure A, a county sales tax that funds transportation projects.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 Dec. 2025
What To Know The new deal funds three annual spending bills and extends remaining government funding through to the end of January, and includes promises from Republicans to hold a vote on the expiring health care subsidies by mid-December.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
These syndicates are part of the same criminal economy that funds military airstrikes and repression.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Waltz steps into the shoes of Henrich Harlander, a powerful and wealthy arms dealer who funds Victor's dangerous experiments.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
-
Motorola framed the device as one that transitions smoothly between pocket-sized convenience and big-screen capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
-
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
Verb
-
The federal government primarily finances supplemental food benefits, but the state’s share is determined, in part, by its management, as indicated by its rate of error when determining people’s eligibility.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
-
The federal government primarily finances supplemental food benefits, but the state’s share is determined, in part, by its management, as indicated by its rate of error when determining people’s eligibility.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Greenblatt competes against companies that get their steel from China, which subsidizes its steel industry.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Real-time scenario detection adjusts system resources automatically.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
If your flight is canceled or significantly delayed due to the cuts, you’re legally entitled to a cash refund, not just some future credit.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
-
The Portugal-Japan collaboration from Moon Road Media & Films received a cash prize of $30,000 from the two sponsors of the award — TCCF organizer Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and France’s Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Ownership also involves financial responsibility, with car insurance playing a role in how people manage and protect their assets.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Universities and military assets were emphasized in Indiana’s application.—
Niki Kelly,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share