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
Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Any unused funds from this fiscal year will go back into the district’s general fund balance.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Technology transfer supports entire innovation ecosystems — startups, incubators, venture funds, and research parks — that grow up around major research universities and attract private capital at scale.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Bay Area Rapid Transit expects to run out of the state and federal emergency funds provided by its lawmakers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2011, two Somali immigrants in Minnesota were convicted of raising money on behalf of al Shabab by soliciting funds door-to-door in Somali communities in Minneapolis.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 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
Prosecutors alleged that more than $3 million in taxpayer funds were funneled back to Peng as part of the scheme.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Just a month ago, investors were expecting the Federal Reserve to cut its fed-funds interest rate at least once, if not twice this year, a move that would influence interest rates overall and indirectly drive down the cost of buying a home.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Parkland primarily funds its operations with patient services, government programs and property taxes, according to a summary of the hospital’s finances.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
The state agency that funds Medicaid is asking lawmakers to lower the rate paid to providers to help balance the budget and to allow more chances to review payments.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
While the Indiana Brownfields Program funds environmental investigations, drums and tanks won’t be left behind when discovered.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Revenue from the federal gas tax, which funds road projects, has declined as vehicles become more fuel-efficient.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Our kids deserve a city that funds their education.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Any unused funds from this fiscal year will go back into the district’s general fund balance.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Technology transfer supports entire innovation ecosystems — startups, incubators, venture funds, and research parks — that grow up around major research universities and attract private capital at scale.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Bay Area Rapid Transit expects to run out of the state and federal emergency funds provided by its lawmakers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2011, two Somali immigrants in Minnesota were convicted of raising money on behalf of al Shabab by soliciting funds door-to-door in Somali communities in Minneapolis.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 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
Prosecutors alleged that more than $3 million in taxpayer funds were funneled back to Peng as part of the scheme.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Just a month ago, investors were expecting the Federal Reserve to cut its fed-funds interest rate at least once, if not twice this year, a move that would influence interest rates overall and indirectly drive down the cost of buying a home.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Parkland primarily funds its operations with patient services, government programs and property taxes, according to a summary of the hospital’s finances.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
The state agency that funds Medicaid is asking lawmakers to lower the rate paid to providers to help balance the budget and to allow more chances to review payments.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
While the Indiana Brownfields Program funds environmental investigations, drums and tanks won’t be left behind when discovered.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Revenue from the federal gas tax, which funds road projects, has declined as vehicles become more fuel-efficient.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Our kids deserve a city that funds their education.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
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But the boy had become impatient and sullen, his hands shoved in the pockets of his jacket.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Ducks returned from Canada with four of six points in their back pocket, albeit with a four-point loss in their rearview mirror, and mounted up to take on yet another team from where the pines and maples grow on Monday.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 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 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
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India already subsidizes fertilizer to ease the financial strain on farmers, but those subsidies leave less money for long-term farming investments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The government no longer subsidizes the medication.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some of the district's smallest elementary schools now serve only a couple of hundred students, limiting available resources.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Be wary of those who push for your cash without offering sufficient collateral or payback plans.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Winners can also choose the lump‑sum cash option.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the event the digital assets go down in value, the mortgage loans don’t get affected if the owner keeps making the monthly payments.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Demand is being driven by a new wave of buyers, who are splashing out on travel and experiences rather than the more traditional assets.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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