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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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 Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The Senate Democratic leaders also noted that, based on state analysts’ revenue projections, the GOP plan would eliminate nearly all surplus funds in future years, potentially pushing state finances in deficit.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Most of those funds came in the form of contributions from individual donors.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In federal court, the two pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, including by defrauding the federal Small Business Administration for over $880,000 in pandemic relief funds.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Over the ensuing decades, with its litigation prowess and ample funds from supporters committed to advancing equality, the SPLC went on to bankrupt numerous notorious white supremacist organizations, including the United Klans of America and the Aryan Nations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Days after his death, Garcia said people have been working to support Padilla's family, including through making food to sell and raise funds.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Whatley said that the administration’s clearance of relief funds will assist residents to get back on their feet.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
In spring 2024, the lab received a $300,000 Biota Award from the Walder Foundation, a Skokie family foundation that funds Chicagoland area environmental research and other initiatives.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The hotel also funds environmental non-profits like the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and often houses visiting scientists who come to the island for research.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The Archdiocese of Miami is making a desperate plea to the federal government, asking it to reconsider the cancellation of an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities that funds a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in South Florida.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The budget fully funds obligations of the SOA, a 2019 law that was meant to make school funding more equitable.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Fourth District Janice Hahn asked if the program that funds meals for the low-income elderly can be put back in.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
When son Conor developed severe food allergies, Mary helped raise $35 million to establish the Food Allergy Initiative, which funds research.
—Jill Smolowe, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The city has owned the Bingham-Waggoner Estate since the 1960s and funds its maintenance and refurbishing needs, with the Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society overseeing site upkeep.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
The federal voucher program, known in government language as Section 8, already had been seriously short of funds, with thousands of people on a yearslong waiting list to receive aid.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The Senate Democratic leaders also noted that, based on state analysts’ revenue projections, the GOP plan would eliminate nearly all surplus funds in future years, potentially pushing state finances in deficit.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Most of those funds came in the form of contributions from individual donors.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In federal court, the two pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, including by defrauding the federal Small Business Administration for over $880,000 in pandemic relief funds.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Over the ensuing decades, with its litigation prowess and ample funds from supporters committed to advancing equality, the SPLC went on to bankrupt numerous notorious white supremacist organizations, including the United Klans of America and the Aryan Nations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Days after his death, Garcia said people have been working to support Padilla's family, including through making food to sell and raise funds.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Whatley said that the administration’s clearance of relief funds will assist residents to get back on their feet.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Every city that funds these kinds of team-friendly projects follows this script.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
In spring 2024, the lab received a $300,000 Biota Award from the Walder Foundation, a Skokie family foundation that funds Chicagoland area environmental research and other initiatives.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The hotel also funds environmental non-profits like the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and often houses visiting scientists who come to the island for research.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The Archdiocese of Miami is making a desperate plea to the federal government, asking it to reconsider the cancellation of an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities that funds a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in South Florida.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The budget fully funds obligations of the SOA, a 2019 law that was meant to make school funding more equitable.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Fourth District Janice Hahn asked if the program that funds meals for the low-income elderly can be put back in.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
When son Conor developed severe food allergies, Mary helped raise $35 million to establish the Food Allergy Initiative, which funds research.
—Jill Smolowe, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The city has owned the Bingham-Waggoner Estate since the 1960s and funds its maintenance and refurbishing needs, with the Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society overseeing site upkeep.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
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In the pool table after the doubleheader defeat, several balls were sitting in a corner pocket.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sellers still has work to do as a decision-maker from the pocket.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The remaining funds, about 11 million euros, will go to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, which finances scientific programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the disease, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Essential Air Service (EAS) is a federal program that subsidizes airlines to serve smaller communities.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Medicaid subsidizes most of the medical care for children with severe special needs.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The world championship between Ding and the young Indian comes down to a thrilling final game, when both players manage to find not only inner resources but also inspiration from each other.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Participants can also use the archives’ research resources and obtain individual research assistance from staff.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sun Pharma plans to fund the acquisition through a mix of internal cash and financing from banks.—
Baiju Kalesh,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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The irregular flow of cash will distort their financial reports and could deepen mistrust that the county has adequate guardrails to properly account for where taxpayers’ money is ending up.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Exxon and Venezuela had a major legal battle after Maduro’s predecessor, the late President Hugo Chavez, confiscated the company’s assets in the South American country.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her legal, political and administrative skills have proven to be assets in her new job.—
East Bay Times editorial,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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