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
Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump's executive order calls for diverting some of those funds.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
One step to take is to restrict how much access their partner has to family funds and assets, Betz-Hamilton said.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The Republican bill did crack down on that practice but California − which has put new restrictions and payments on its Medi-Cal plan for undocumented immigrants − maintains that effort is paid for out of state funds, not federal money (because it's prohibited).
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Rollins’s agency had cancelled its 2025 funds just two months before.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
For those staying short, funds with exposure to credit and backed by a strong team of analysts who evaluate more complex issuers and sectors may deliver better yield potential.
—Paul Malloy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Available in 6 different colors, this $15 passport holder has an RFID-blocking shield that blocks potential thieves from accessing the funds and personal information that can be pulled from your credit and debit cards.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Volunteers staged a bucket collection for the Red Sky Foundation’s ‘One in Every Corner’ campaign, which aims to raise funds to install defibrillators in each corner of every football ground in the UK.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The budget funds 280 fewer full-time MSP positions than in 2025, though the bulk of those cuts represent the elimination of vacant positions.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The annual competition also raised thousands of dollars for the conservation charity Birds on the Brink, which funds grassroots projects worldwide.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
The Butter Paddle is another group that funds local charities.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The Democratic proposal funds the government through the end of October, permanently extends the Affordable Care Act’s premium subsidies and restores nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
The National Endowment for Humanities, another federal agency that funds museum programs, has singled out grants related to DEI as grounds for termination.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The National Nuclear Security Administration funds the sensors, which undergo rigorous shock, vibration, thermal vacuum, and prompt X-ray testing to survive launch and the harsh space environment.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Arizona only funds half-day kindergarten, but many districts offer full-day classes that may make the transition for students more challenging.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Common reasons to grant extensions include if the resident is applying for FEMA funds, facing difficulties finding a contractor or working through an insurance claim.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump's executive order calls for diverting some of those funds.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
One step to take is to restrict how much access their partner has to family funds and assets, Betz-Hamilton said.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The Republican bill did crack down on that practice but California − which has put new restrictions and payments on its Medi-Cal plan for undocumented immigrants − maintains that effort is paid for out of state funds, not federal money (because it's prohibited).
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Rollins’s agency had cancelled its 2025 funds just two months before.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
For those staying short, funds with exposure to credit and backed by a strong team of analysts who evaluate more complex issuers and sectors may deliver better yield potential.
—Paul Malloy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Available in 6 different colors, this $15 passport holder has an RFID-blocking shield that blocks potential thieves from accessing the funds and personal information that can be pulled from your credit and debit cards.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Volunteers staged a bucket collection for the Red Sky Foundation’s ‘One in Every Corner’ campaign, which aims to raise funds to install defibrillators in each corner of every football ground in the UK.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The budget funds 280 fewer full-time MSP positions than in 2025, though the bulk of those cuts represent the elimination of vacant positions.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The annual competition also raised thousands of dollars for the conservation charity Birds on the Brink, which funds grassroots projects worldwide.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
The Butter Paddle is another group that funds local charities.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The Democratic proposal funds the government through the end of October, permanently extends the Affordable Care Act’s premium subsidies and restores nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
The National Endowment for Humanities, another federal agency that funds museum programs, has singled out grants related to DEI as grounds for termination.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The National Nuclear Security Administration funds the sensors, which undergo rigorous shock, vibration, thermal vacuum, and prompt X-ray testing to survive launch and the harsh space environment.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Arizona only funds half-day kindergarten, but many districts offer full-day classes that may make the transition for students more challenging.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
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In short, American leagues are set up like actual businesses, where everyone can make some money, while those over here are a collection of Wild Wests where only those with the deepest pockets can compete.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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While searching Wallen, an officer pulled out a pocket knife from his front picket.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 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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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
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The district also subsidizes more than a dozen affordable studios at ArtPark and RiNo Art District Studios at the Backyard on Blake.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Redd offered encouragement and resources, including money for a hotel room.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 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,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For instance, if both people are eligible but one earned more, collect the lower amount first to have some cash.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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From dishes like cast-iron live Maine lobster to a 32-ounce Creekstone Farms American Wagyu Tomahawk ribeye, this is a restaurant where you'd better be prepared to drop some cash.—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stock futures pointed to a downbeat open on Wednesday as traders assessed the ramifications of a government shutdown, with Wall Street perhaps looking to other assets for safety — including bitcoin.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trusted by organizations such as the Australian Open and Premier Padel, Pendular combines cutting-edge technology with sports expertise to help clients maximize the value of their media assets efficiently and at scale.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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