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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of funds
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
This led to fervent talk about our perpetual lack of funds, the ravages of late capitalism, and how to assuage said ravages.
—Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
The aquarium met and surpassed its goal to raise the funds for its sea otter conservation program in less than eight hours, averaging about $100,000 in sales every 15 minutes, MacDonald said.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The event, held in memory of the late George Zajfen, raises funds for the Alliance for Children's Rights, which provides legal services, safe housing, education, and family support for vulnerable children.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In response to recent attacks on public officials, California lawmakers can, for the next three years, use unlimited campaign funds to protect themselves and their families.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Former Jackson Health Foundation COO Charmaine Gatlin pled guilty to bilking millions in charity funds.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
In America, the facts must defer to the funds.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
In a statement, Martin — who funds some of the Miami Herald’s environmental coverage through donations to the Herald’s charitable arm — said the Seaquarium legacy will remain under his new venture, which will retain the theme park’s name.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
What’s really at stake is fairness for responsible small businesses and whether Denver keeps $13 million a year in local revenue that currently funds critical services like preschool, K-12, and public safety.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Donations go to Making Strides Cincinnati, which funds lifesaving breast cancer research.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Girls Opportunity Alliance funds an undisclosed amount and then uses its wide reach to help organizations raise the rest on GoFundMe pages.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Funding typically comes from organizations such as the World Heritage Fund or the Global Environment Facility, an organization made up of 186 member countries, institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector that funds environmental projects worldwide.
—Jessica Beaudette, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2025
The agency enforces the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the law creating a free and appropriate education for children with disabilities, and funds special education services to the tune of around $15 billion.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
The successful results have now been presented to the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR), which funds the QuNET initiative.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
First Brands had a web of complex debt agreements with a slew of lenders and investment funds globally.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
This led to fervent talk about our perpetual lack of funds, the ravages of late capitalism, and how to assuage said ravages.
—Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
The aquarium met and surpassed its goal to raise the funds for its sea otter conservation program in less than eight hours, averaging about $100,000 in sales every 15 minutes, MacDonald said.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The event, held in memory of the late George Zajfen, raises funds for the Alliance for Children's Rights, which provides legal services, safe housing, education, and family support for vulnerable children.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In response to recent attacks on public officials, California lawmakers can, for the next three years, use unlimited campaign funds to protect themselves and their families.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Former Jackson Health Foundation COO Charmaine Gatlin pled guilty to bilking millions in charity funds.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
In America, the facts must defer to the funds.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
Soon after taking over, Vought informed Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, which funds the CFPB, that the agency would not need any more money.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
In a statement, Martin — who funds some of the Miami Herald’s environmental coverage through donations to the Herald’s charitable arm — said the Seaquarium legacy will remain under his new venture, which will retain the theme park’s name.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
What’s really at stake is fairness for responsible small businesses and whether Denver keeps $13 million a year in local revenue that currently funds critical services like preschool, K-12, and public safety.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Donations go to Making Strides Cincinnati, which funds lifesaving breast cancer research.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Girls Opportunity Alliance funds an undisclosed amount and then uses its wide reach to help organizations raise the rest on GoFundMe pages.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Funding typically comes from organizations such as the World Heritage Fund or the Global Environment Facility, an organization made up of 186 member countries, institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector that funds environmental projects worldwide.
—Jessica Beaudette, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2025
The agency enforces the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the law creating a free and appropriate education for children with disabilities, and funds special education services to the tune of around $15 billion.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
The successful results have now been presented to the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR), which funds the QuNET initiative.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
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The Athmile Wide-Leg Sweatpants, which shoppers love for traveling, running errands, and relaxing at home, have a super-soft fleece lining and pockets big enough for smartphones.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Plus, anyone finding the Maurepas treasure would come home not only with the story of a lifetime, but full pockets.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The local surfing scene mainly finances the cost through crowdfunding campaigns.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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Even though Germany largely finances the EU, or France plays a central role, no single country can act decisively.—
Koray Köse,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Essential Air Service program that subsidizes airline service to small communities across the country will also quickly run out of money.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Payment snafu affects staff pay, other necessities Michigan subsidizes the cost of child care for families who qualify for the program based on household income.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even with clearly dwindling resources (Hammer’s golden era was definitely coming to a close), Fisher and Cushing’s last Frankenstein is a curious and compelling swansong for the best version of Victor Frankenstein on-screen.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Although federal support for land management has fallen since the start of the year, a community of volunteers are committed to trail upkeep and protecting resources under climate threat.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Make a cash deposit of at least $10 using any of the preferred payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Semafor traced it to a pair of US life insurers that had funneled policyholders’ cash to 777’s Bermudan reinsurer, which invested it into sports teams, airplanes, a payday lender, and a failing budget airline, among other bets generally unsuited for insurance guarantees.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Now is also the natural point to move away from Aston Villa assets, with their appealing run of opening games coming to an abrupt end.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But in December 2024, Ayala’s wife of nearly 30 years filed for divorce, and an initially amicable split turned sour amid a spate of legal disputes over his many businesses and assets, including his past catalog negotiations.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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