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
Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Republican leads in fundraising for citywide race No candidate came close to bringing in as much campaign funds as Peacock in the at-large council race.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Massachusetts Federal District Judge Indira Talwani ruled against that argument, saying that the government has the option to provide reduced benefits with the contingency funds or shift other discretionary funds to cover the shortfall.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
In Europe, there are dedicated funds and theaters for art films, giving them a chance to survive.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Swain predicts that within a decade, the total size of the three classes of directs will be attracting the same annual volume of new funds as traditional PE commands today.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, Wenski spoke with the Miami Herald during his annual Sunday motorcycle ride, an event that brings together hundreds of religious motorcycle lovers, while raising funds to benefit St Luke’s Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
What’s the best advertising approach in Europe and for European funds?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The University of Louisville’s student newspaper, The Louisville Cardinal, could lose funding at the beginning of next year due to restructuring within the College of Arts and Sciences, which currently funds the paper.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
The rest is considered mandatory spending, which funds programs including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
There are no real solutions that can address the massive cuts to Medicaid (which funds Medi-Cal and CalOptima) and the gaps in coverage these will create.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Metavivor is a non-profit organization run by volunteers that funds research for metastatic breast cancer.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Sarah Moore, executive director of the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition, questioned the legality of using American Rescue Plan Act funds for the project.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Republican leads in fundraising for citywide race No candidate came close to bringing in as much campaign funds as Peacock in the at-large council race.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Massachusetts Federal District Judge Indira Talwani ruled against that argument, saying that the government has the option to provide reduced benefits with the contingency funds or shift other discretionary funds to cover the shortfall.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
In Europe, there are dedicated funds and theaters for art films, giving them a chance to survive.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Swain predicts that within a decade, the total size of the three classes of directs will be attracting the same annual volume of new funds as traditional PE commands today.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Earlier this year, Wenski spoke with the Miami Herald during his annual Sunday motorcycle ride, an event that brings together hundreds of religious motorcycle lovers, while raising funds to benefit St Luke’s Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
What’s the best advertising approach in Europe and for European funds?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The budget law, which funds several of the president's priorities, including tax cuts to wealthy Americans and border security, revokes refugees' access to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, starting in October 2026.
—Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The University of Louisville’s student newspaper, The Louisville Cardinal, could lose funding at the beginning of next year due to restructuring within the College of Arts and Sciences, which currently funds the paper.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
The rest is considered mandatory spending, which funds programs including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
There are no real solutions that can address the massive cuts to Medicaid (which funds Medi-Cal and CalOptima) and the gaps in coverage these will create.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Metavivor is a non-profit organization run by volunteers that funds research for metastatic breast cancer.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
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The Baguette’s design includes a front flap, magnetic clasp, unlined internal compartment with a pocket and gold-finish metalware.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even McCarthy, who completed 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns (plus a rushing touchdown), mentioned inaccuracies and his inability to throttle down outside of the pocket.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Putin created the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives four years later, which finances exhibitions, festivals, and art that rehabilitate Moscow’s image both at home and abroad.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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The local surfing scene mainly finances the cost through crowdfunding campaigns.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The credits cost the state nearly $250 million in tax revenue this school year and subsidizes almost 40,000 students.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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But the organization needs resources to sustain its essential work and to achieve its laudable goal of ending elder hunger in the city in the next 15 years.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 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,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Rozier and Laster counted cash winnings at Rozier's home in Charlotte roughly a week later, the indictment says.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Non-itemizers will be able to claim a deduction for cash donations of up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for couples filing jointly.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In DeCosta’s world, draft assets, like self-esteem, are essential to maintain.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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That might mean liquidating nearly all assets or eating seeds needed for future planting.—
Nurith Aizenman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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