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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Add the loss of the Bruins’ leading scorer and rebounder, Tyler Bilodeau, to injury and Cronin was fit to be tied by both lack of funds and the injury bug.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Authorities allege the encounter escalated when the agent approached the suspects’ car with $600 in government funds to buy one of the guns.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This entails changing pretax funds to Roth money, which comes with an upfront tax bill but has the benefit of tax-free withdrawals in retirement.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
In 1935, the City of Little Rock applied to the Public Works Administration for funds to develop a new water supply system.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite the money being available, people inside and outside the government say the State Department is deliberately withholding some of the funds.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Steyer told the outlet the funds existed to provide a vehicle for foreign investors rather than to dodge taxes.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Santa Clara County contributed $1 million in Measure A funds, and Google and the Housing Trust helped Habitat for Humanity secure construction financing for the project.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
In his telling, he was tricked into working as a cleaner for Hanson, who bankrolled his gambling through a staking agreement, in which a backer funds the bets and takes a cut of any profits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
For instance, if the trust receives dividends or sells stocks, the income or capital gains tax burden falls on the grantor, the person who funds the trust.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The Democratic lawmakers accuse the agencies of breaking the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which funds the administration of federal student aid and student loan servicing through the Department of Education.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
That bill funds most of DHS except immigration enforcement, which GOP leaders announced would be part of a party-line bill.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The federal government funds the program, but individual states run it.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The Senate approved a plan in the early hours of Friday morning that funds DHS but not immigration enforcement and deportation operations.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Senators have already left Washington for a planned recess, and Democrats have refused to vote for any spending bill that funds ICE.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
The federal program is projected to run short of funds by 2032.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Add the loss of the Bruins’ leading scorer and rebounder, Tyler Bilodeau, to injury and Cronin was fit to be tied by both lack of funds and the injury bug.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Authorities allege the encounter escalated when the agent approached the suspects’ car with $600 in government funds to buy one of the guns.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This entails changing pretax funds to Roth money, which comes with an upfront tax bill but has the benefit of tax-free withdrawals in retirement.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
In 1935, the City of Little Rock applied to the Public Works Administration for funds to develop a new water supply system.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite the money being available, people inside and outside the government say the State Department is deliberately withholding some of the funds.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Steyer told the outlet the funds existed to provide a vehicle for foreign investors rather than to dodge taxes.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Santa Clara County contributed $1 million in Measure A funds, and Google and the Housing Trust helped Habitat for Humanity secure construction financing for the project.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
For example, the administration is looking to cut Community Services Block Grants, which funds activities such as financial and job counseling and helping people obtain adequate housing.
—Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
In his telling, he was tricked into working as a cleaner for Hanson, who bankrolled his gambling through a staking agreement, in which a backer funds the bets and takes a cut of any profits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
For instance, if the trust receives dividends or sells stocks, the income or capital gains tax burden falls on the grantor, the person who funds the trust.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The Democratic lawmakers accuse the agencies of breaking the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which funds the administration of federal student aid and student loan servicing through the Department of Education.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
That bill funds most of DHS except immigration enforcement, which GOP leaders announced would be part of a party-line bill.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The federal government funds the program, but individual states run it.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The Senate approved a plan in the early hours of Friday morning that funds DHS but not immigration enforcement and deportation operations.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Senators have already left Washington for a planned recess, and Democrats have refused to vote for any spending bill that funds ICE.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
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The point is to keep eight low-lying pockets of the Lower East Side from turning into basins once the floodgates close.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Eighty minutes in, yellow card already in his pocket and a one-game suspension already looming, Wilfried Zaha collected a Pep Biel pass in stride and buried it into the far corner.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 European Investment Bank, which finances projects that advance the EU’s policy goals, has already led a $172 million loan, part of the broader $575 million financing package for Keliber, the first time the EIB has backed the mining of critical raw material in the EU.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The organization subsidizes housing, manages the land, and, through Knoydart Renewables, supplies green energy to Inverie Bay.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The groups calls for the French government to recognize gastronomy as a cultural exception, a political designation that subsidizes other arts like cinema, theater and television.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2019, many of the top women's players boycotted the existing professional leagues in a fight for better resources.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Another local tribe, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, is currently contracted by Shea Homes to monitor the site and handle potential disturbances to cultural resources.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Without them, some important objects can remain hidden forever; a waste of human effort and money — and much of that sponsorship cash comes from taxpayer funds and the generous gifts of donors who trust the museum to share its collection with its community.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Money divested from Israel would be given out as cash gifts so that newly married couples could buy homes.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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As well as investing globally — about 44% of its assets are in North America — the fund also has a role in creating jobs in the UAE, attracting foreign investment, and diversifying the local economy.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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