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
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
The Commissioners Court held performative sessions that ignored resident concerns and spent significant taxpayer funds defending maps that prioritized political gain over local governance.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
For decades, California governors have relied on nonprofits to pick up the tab for official travel, diplomatic events and other costs that would otherwise be paid with taxpayer funds.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
With more than 1,100 streetlights in varying states of disrepair, Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky and Traci Park are looking to pool discretionary funds to fix West Los Angeles' infrastructure.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the department was operating on a shoestring budget, employees complained, repeatedly requesting funds from Hanceville’s city council.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Cole put together the GoFundMe page seeking funds for therapy and private school tuition.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
She has been charged with conspiracy to commit theft of government funds, money laundering, make and receive straw donor contributions, and make a false and fraudulent statement on a tax return, according to the indictment.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The city has leaned on its rainy-day reserves and discretionary funds to cover the deficit for the current budget cycle.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Revenue also funds schools and services.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, when the jury was asked about the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the support from the German government — which funds the festival — has given Israel, fellow jury member Ewa Puszczyńska also pushed back.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The organization funds research to develop new and improved treatments for pediatric cancers.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
TeachRock’s time and resources were free to the state — its parent organization, The Rock and Soul Forever Foundation, funds its work — and the department employees who worked on it were already on the payroll.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Scottsdale constantly has activities going on in the community, pulling in tourism that funds the city, maintaining its luxuries and aesthetics.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Who funds all the items on his table?
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Like other townships, money generated from mostly property taxes funds police, fire and road maintenance.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
An undisclosed amount of funds had disappeared, and the unidentified brother was convinced McBride took it, the report read.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
The Commissioners Court held performative sessions that ignored resident concerns and spent significant taxpayer funds defending maps that prioritized political gain over local governance.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
For decades, California governors have relied on nonprofits to pick up the tab for official travel, diplomatic events and other costs that would otherwise be paid with taxpayer funds.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
With more than 1,100 streetlights in varying states of disrepair, Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky and Traci Park are looking to pool discretionary funds to fix West Los Angeles' infrastructure.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the department was operating on a shoestring budget, employees complained, repeatedly requesting funds from Hanceville’s city council.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Cole put together the GoFundMe page seeking funds for therapy and private school tuition.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
She has been charged with conspiracy to commit theft of government funds, money laundering, make and receive straw donor contributions, and make a false and fraudulent statement on a tax return, according to the indictment.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The city has leaned on its rainy-day reserves and discretionary funds to cover the deficit for the current budget cycle.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
In a letter to Congress last month, 40 organizations representing neuroscience researchers, clinicians and patients expressed concern about the lack of a clear plan for appointing a new director of NINDS, which funds Alzheimer’s research.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Revenue also funds schools and services.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, when the jury was asked about the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the support from the German government — which funds the festival — has given Israel, fellow jury member Ewa Puszczyńska also pushed back.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The organization funds research to develop new and improved treatments for pediatric cancers.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
TeachRock’s time and resources were free to the state — its parent organization, The Rock and Soul Forever Foundation, funds its work — and the department employees who worked on it were already on the payroll.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Scottsdale constantly has activities going on in the community, pulling in tourism that funds the city, maintaining its luxuries and aesthetics.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Who funds all the items on his table?
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Like other townships, money generated from mostly property taxes funds police, fire and road maintenance.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
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War Memorial usage War Memorial Park is the ideal location for mixed use, commercial, residential, pocket parks and nature trail areas centrally located within walking distance of shopping, dining, health care and entertainment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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This WanderFull crossbody purse features a soft, plush fabric, convenient zippered-pockets for optimal storage, and that iconic water bottle-cradling interior.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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The group will use the Chicago Prize to bolster the coalition’s existing revolving loan fund that finances new home construction.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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India’s Russian oil imports are more than 1 million barrels per day, so that hits Russia’s economy and takes away part of the means by which Russian President Vladimir Putin finances the war in Ukraine.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Narum encourages prospective residents to apply for a federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, which further subsidizes rents for qualified applicants.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Medicaid subsidizes elder care only for the lowest-income seniors, and states are not required to cover home- and community-based care at all.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Savannah Guthrie's celebrity status has also garnered extensive resources from the federal and local government — including a $100,000 FBI reward for accurate information about her whereabouts or that could lead to an arrest and conviction of whoever took her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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That means working collaboratively with CMS leadership to understand needs, prioritize resources that directly support learning and staff, and ensure funding decisions are responsible, transparent and focused on student success.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The United Kingdom does not award cash bonuses for Olympic medals, meaning Team Great Britain athletes will not receive additional payments for podium finishes in 2026.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Know More Initially founded in 2012 with a $5 million dollar grant from the John Templeton Foundation, Nautilus incinerated cash, sparing no expense in its pursuit of bringing resplendent literary science to the reading public.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite ongoing talks, the White House has been briefed that the US military could be ready for an attack by the weekend, after a buildup in recent days of air and naval assets in the Middle East, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sandy now serves as minister of works and public assets.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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