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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2
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
Rich Karlgaard, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
In some states, 60%-80% of nonprofit budgets rely on these funds.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
This nonprofit consortium includes contributors from JPL, the same lab that spawned the OCO instruments, as well as Planet Labs, the California Air Resources Board, universities, and private investment funds.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The program primarily funds police officers, counselors and social workers on school campuses.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Transit lost $27 million from state changes to the sales tax that funds the $400 million county transit budget, and Levine Cava said the agency faced a roughly $50 million deficit heading into the budget process.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the December ceremony, this year’s nominations span both British and international talent while supporting the BFC Foundation, which funds education initiatives, business mentoring, and grants that help emerging designers build sustainable careers.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Fed funds interest rate futures are pricing in a more than 91% likelihood that the central bank will lower short-term borrowing costs at its policy-setting meeting in two weeks, according to CME’s FedWatch Tool.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The easement is also backed by an endowment that funds future monitoring and removes ongoing cost from the landowner.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Premium valuations make fundraising accretive, which funds more purchases, which supports the story.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The Braun Foundation funds the program and participates in selecting the recipients, who are chosen for their resilience, leadership and drive to honor their parents’ legacies.
—Sean Mandell, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
In this decade, sovereign wealth funds like Temasek (Vertex Holdings) and family offices have expanded their venture arms.
—Rich Karlgaard, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
In some states, 60%-80% of nonprofit budgets rely on these funds.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
This nonprofit consortium includes contributors from JPL, the same lab that spawned the OCO instruments, as well as Planet Labs, the California Air Resources Board, universities, and private investment funds.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
The energy and water spending bill, which funds programs starting October 1, passed the House 214 to 213, as all Democrats voting, including all 41 California Democrats who voted, were against the measure.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The program primarily funds police officers, counselors and social workers on school campuses.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Transit lost $27 million from state changes to the sales tax that funds the $400 million county transit budget, and Levine Cava said the agency faced a roughly $50 million deficit heading into the budget process.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the December ceremony, this year’s nominations span both British and international talent while supporting the BFC Foundation, which funds education initiatives, business mentoring, and grants that help emerging designers build sustainable careers.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Fed funds interest rate futures are pricing in a more than 91% likelihood that the central bank will lower short-term borrowing costs at its policy-setting meeting in two weeks, according to CME’s FedWatch Tool.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The easement is also backed by an endowment that funds future monitoring and removes ongoing cost from the landowner.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Premium valuations make fundraising accretive, which funds more purchases, which supports the story.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The Braun Foundation funds the program and participates in selecting the recipients, who are chosen for their resilience, leadership and drive to honor their parents’ legacies.
—Sean Mandell, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funds
Noun
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In addition to the main compartment, the bag has two zippered pockets in front, a rear zipped pocket, and a mesh expansion that is designed to hold a water bottle, to-go coffee mug, umbrella, or sunglasses case.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This decision lines the pockets of industry executives at the expense of the rest of us who enjoy public lands.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Condecine revenue feeds into the Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual (FSA), the country’s main incentive fund for indie production that also finances distribution and the exhibition infrastructure.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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That neighborhood's new commercial developments generate property tax revenue that finances downtown improvements.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 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
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Engaging with policymakers to support legislation that funds broadband expansion, subsidizes internet access for low-income families and integrates digital literacy into educational curricula is essential.—
Sumeet Grover,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Detectives, using video surveillance and department resources, identified the suspect as Armean Shirehjini, 41.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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What parents and organizations can’t change, however, is the lack of funding and resources going into the public school system.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shortly before midnight, witnesses told police the man entered the banquet hall, grabbed a gift box that contained the cash and checks and then exited the building.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will continue to tick up.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do Now For users who still had assets in the wallet on July 7, the options are limited.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The thing is, rarely (if at all) have the Norwegians had assets as elite and deadly as Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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