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
Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 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.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
Though some grants have since been restored, researchers relying on federal money still fear their work is vulnerable to cuts.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The fund — which seeks to foster economic development in traditionally underserved communities — approves grants on a competitive basis and are all but assured to be backed by the State Bond Commission, whose approval also is required.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Better Mortgage is one such online lender, and offers lower-than-average rates and other perks, like speedy closing and grants for first-time homebuyers.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Active players can get as much as $25,000 in matching grants for causes of their choice.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Immediate relief is underway, including emergency grants, assistance for injured and bereaved families and expanded trauma and resilience services for children, seniors and other vulnerable populations.
—Audra Berg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The club will be giving $15,000 in educational grants to 12 women, mostly single moms, enrolled in local trade schools and colleges.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Mar. 2026
The Inspector General Act typically grants federal watchdogs broad authority to access agency records unless an agency or department formally invokes specific national security provisions to block that access — a rare step that would require notification to Congress.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Rowan Blanchard, known to audiences from Girl Meets World, joins as a series regular playing Shunammite, a pampered teen from a prominent Gilead family whose status grants her respect and power.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Rowan Blanchard, known for Girl Meets World, will star as a series regular playing Shunammite, a pampered teen from a prominent Gilead family whose status grants her respect and power.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to mobilize the military—and for good reason.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
House Enrolled Act 1343, which grants certain members of the Indiana National Guard local policing powers when activated by the governor.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Before the vote on the moratorium, Eagle pointed out that Hood County has special protections under a section of the Local Government Code, subchapter 231K, which grants special protection of the Brazos River watershed, which is entirely in Hood County.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aims to speed home construction through grants, limits on environmental reviews and reducing barriers for modular housing — those that are manufactured in factories and then assembled on site.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 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.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
Though some grants have since been restored, researchers relying on federal money still fear their work is vulnerable to cuts.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The fund — which seeks to foster economic development in traditionally underserved communities — approves grants on a competitive basis and are all but assured to be backed by the State Bond Commission, whose approval also is required.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Better Mortgage is one such online lender, and offers lower-than-average rates and other perks, like speedy closing and grants for first-time homebuyers.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Active players can get as much as $25,000 in matching grants for causes of their choice.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Immediate relief is underway, including emergency grants, assistance for injured and bereaved families and expanded trauma and resilience services for children, seniors and other vulnerable populations.
—Audra Berg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The club will be giving $15,000 in educational grants to 12 women, mostly single moms, enrolled in local trade schools and colleges.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The rule grants the department the right to review ethics allegations against its former and current attorneys first before state bar disciplinary authorities can conduct their own investigations.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Mar. 2026
The Inspector General Act typically grants federal watchdogs broad authority to access agency records unless an agency or department formally invokes specific national security provisions to block that access — a rare step that would require notification to Congress.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Rowan Blanchard, known to audiences from Girl Meets World, joins as a series regular playing Shunammite, a pampered teen from a prominent Gilead family whose status grants her respect and power.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Rowan Blanchard, known for Girl Meets World, will star as a series regular playing Shunammite, a pampered teen from a prominent Gilead family whose status grants her respect and power.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to mobilize the military—and for good reason.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
House Enrolled Act 1343, which grants certain members of the Indiana National Guard local policing powers when activated by the governor.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Before the vote on the moratorium, Eagle pointed out that Hood County has special protections under a section of the Local Government Code, subchapter 231K, which grants special protection of the Brazos River watershed, which is entirely in Hood County.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grants
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Monthly premiums seem to be ever-increasing, subsidies for marketplace health insurance plans have expired, and the state’s willingness to fund Medicaid and its expansion program for low-income Idahoans has remained an open question in the 2026 legislative session.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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The cost of photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, and grid-scale batteries has fallen low enough that building new renewable capacity remains cheaper than most alternatives, with or without government subsidies.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The company admits this is a demand issue.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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The law requires that any undocumented immigrant who is charged with or admits having committed burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer or any serious felonies be detained.—
Anna Heqimi,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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By law, a refugee has to wait a year before applying for a green card that confers permanent residency.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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In an exchange with Jordan, Bondi agreed that while the Constitution confers a right to protest, protesters do not have the right to disrupt religious services.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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In other climate news As Western states brace for deep cuts to their allotments of Colorado River water, one California water agency may be in a position to help.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The permit allows the ranchers to kill any wolf who wanders onto private land on two grazing allotments near the Gila National Forest in Catron County, as well as on federal land within the allotments, if the wolf is actively hurting livestock.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Alfie, my hero and king, and Sophie are in the marketplace, and Sophie confesses everything.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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But strangely, the 28-year-old confesses the transition was relatively smooth.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For the tenth year in a row, Literary Hub is pleased to announce the opening of the , which awards $1,000 to an American woman, aged 30 or younger, to acknowledge an outstanding book collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Florida lawmakers are assigning no new money this year for My Safe Florida Home, the popular home-hardening program that awards $10,000 grants to help Floridians upgrade their windows and doors.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Universal’s longer guarantee of theatrical exclusivity, however, acknowledges that a meaningful big-screen run secures a better return on investment.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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In one instance, Whitney acknowledges the pressures of their busy lives.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Live Nation’s access to Ticketmaster data gives it a lot of competitive advantages with projecting pricing, which could now include shows that are not its own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Local original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists lines the walls, custom furniture gives the spaces a stylish touch, and there’s a library with an honor bar that overlooks the peaceful (and oh-so-green) Parque Lincoln.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Grants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grants. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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