as in subsidies
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
applied for a federal grant to restore the church, one of the oldest and most architecturally significant in the state
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as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
you will grant that she is difficult to work with
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as in confers
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
by the power vested in me, I grant you the keys to the city
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Recent Examples of grants
Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
This distinction eliminates dependence on foreign sources and grants operators total control over their fuel supply chain.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The final bill authorizes the program for three years, which would provide grants to states and localities to help rebuild.
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Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Maryland Matters is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
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Mayah Nachman,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Any buildings on that list are eligible for matching grants, zoning bonuses, permit fee waivers and property tax rebates for exterior improvements, the study said.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The board also approved $400,000 for a contract with the consulting firm Drago Vantage to seek grants for the project, which is estimated to cost $450 million to $500 million, according to an STA staff report.
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Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The Town of Los Gatos employed new methods of balancing the budget, leading to a significant surplus and the ability to move money around to increase grants for nonprofits serving the area.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The Austin Film Society has grown into one of the country’s largest film organizations, operating a repertory theater, managing a film studio, a public access TV studio with over 600 hundred producers, and awarding over $3,000,000 in grants to Texas filmmakers since 1996.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Designer fabric without the gatekeeping, LA Design Concepts grants you backdoor access to some of the biggest names in the industry, all without a trade account.
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Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Nevada and the other states, along with advocacy groups who intervened in the lawsuit, argue that the Constitution grants state legislatures the power to establish the times, places, and manner of holding elections.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
In the letter, Levine raised concerns over language in Interim President Donald Landry’s employment agreement that grants Hosseini authority over hiring and compensation decisions affecting a wide range of university personnel, from the provost to lower-level administrative and academic employees.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Starting at $199, the ticket grants admission for one day at Disney World's Animal Kingdom and one day at EPCOT.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
At District 67, students are generally prohibited from using cellphones unless a teacher grants permission, the use is required under an individualized education plan, the device is used during lunch periods, or an emergency situation exists.
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Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The membership fees, along with the aforementioned donors and corporate sponsors like Tito’s Handmade Vodka, fuel the benefit programs, which include artist grants up to $20,000, touring grants up to $1,500, and producer grants up to $7,500.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
The first goal scored grants a free strawberry shortcake with purchase, the third goal grants a free cup of soup and the fifth goal has a free club sandwich with any purchase.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Noun
In June 2025, university officials said 90 grants had ended, leading to a loss of $50 million in federal research funding.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
This distinction eliminates dependence on foreign sources and grants operators total control over their fuel supply chain.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The final bill authorizes the program for three years, which would provide grants to states and localities to help rebuild.
—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Maryland Matters is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
—
Mayah Nachman,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Any buildings on that list are eligible for matching grants, zoning bonuses, permit fee waivers and property tax rebates for exterior improvements, the study said.
—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The board also approved $400,000 for a contract with the consulting firm Drago Vantage to seek grants for the project, which is estimated to cost $450 million to $500 million, according to an STA staff report.
—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The Town of Los Gatos employed new methods of balancing the budget, leading to a significant surplus and the ability to move money around to increase grants for nonprofits serving the area.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The Austin Film Society has grown into one of the country’s largest film organizations, operating a repertory theater, managing a film studio, a public access TV studio with over 600 hundred producers, and awarding over $3,000,000 in grants to Texas filmmakers since 1996.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Verb
Perhaps his savviest move, however, was a legendary backend deal that grants him a perpetual cut of revenue from Universal theme park attractions based on his blockbusters.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Designer fabric without the gatekeeping, LA Design Concepts grants you backdoor access to some of the biggest names in the industry, all without a trade account.
—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Nevada and the other states, along with advocacy groups who intervened in the lawsuit, argue that the Constitution grants state legislatures the power to establish the times, places, and manner of holding elections.
—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
In the letter, Levine raised concerns over language in Interim President Donald Landry’s employment agreement that grants Hosseini authority over hiring and compensation decisions affecting a wide range of university personnel, from the provost to lower-level administrative and academic employees.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Starting at $199, the ticket grants admission for one day at Disney World's Animal Kingdom and one day at EPCOT.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
At District 67, students are generally prohibited from using cellphones unless a teacher grants permission, the use is required under an individualized education plan, the device is used during lunch periods, or an emergency situation exists.
—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The membership fees, along with the aforementioned donors and corporate sponsors like Tito’s Handmade Vodka, fuel the benefit programs, which include artist grants up to $20,000, touring grants up to $1,500, and producer grants up to $7,500.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
The first goal scored grants a free strawberry shortcake with purchase, the third goal grants a free cup of soup and the fifth goal has a free club sandwich with any purchase.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grants
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.
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Additionally, the growth of the China market, led by Huawei’s ecosystem push and government subsidies, encouraged consumer upgrades and strengthened overall demand.
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Voorhies surprisingly admits that, despite being synonymous with Lisa Turtle's killer fashion choices, none of the stylish outfits ever came home with her.
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Today the city’s own economic development director admits most of The Plaza’s retail sits empty.
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The graininess of the photos also confers an appropriately gritty quality.
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The act confers additional deduction benefits for overtime hours.
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The whole issue of restocking vacant allotments?
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The Lower Basin states recently proposed slashing their water allotments by about 20% annually and asked Upper Basin states to commit to permanent cuts to ensure water keeps flowing south.
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This season Judy Trammell, the squad’s head choreographer, confesses to reading Reddit comments about the team.
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Beau confesses to our trio, explaining how Lester's murder was intertwined with the death of mobster Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale).
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Another provision would create a grant program, the Innovation Fund, that awards $200 million a year for five years to localities with a track record of increasing housing supply.
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What else is going on Rebecca Grossman and an ex-Dodger were found liable for the crash that killed two boys; a jury awards $176 million.
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During today’s shift from tried-and-true SEO to generative engine optimization, McGuire acknowledges that as AI agents become the primary search interface, marketing is no longer about driving traffic but about shaping decisions.
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But in the group stage of the competition, Gollner says awarding a point for a tie acknowledges the effort inherent in staving off defeat.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
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“Grants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grants. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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