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
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The package would create a series of new county arts programs, including direct grants to artists, a county artist-in-residence program and money to support spaces that showcase artists and their work.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 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.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
The grants and loans were issued only when certain conditions were met by the recipients.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
In addition to the base incentive rate, there are several additional grants available.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The initiative will offer workforce development grants, training opportunities and technical support to small businesses.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
This comes after the department last year allowed more than 100 grants for human trafficking survivors to expire, affecting more than 5,000 victims, despite Congress allocating $88 million for these services.
—Andrea Hagan, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Small businesses along East Colfax Avenue may be eligible for grants of up to $15,000 as construction continues on Denver's Bus Rapid Transit project.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The companies will be rewarded via California Competes, a program within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development that grants tax credits to firms located in the state.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The law also grants affordable housing developers one or more incentives to deviate from local regulations and reduce the cost of the project.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026
The Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard® comes with complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver status for the first year, and the Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard® grants cardholders Gold status for the first year.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The treasurer also chairs the Tax Credit Allocation Committee, which grants hundreds of millions in low-income housing tax credits annually.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The Bugatti Brussels 3-piece Set grants you three shiny-new hardside spinners at 81 percent off, while the roomy Members Only Packable Tote is only $35 and boasts an impressive capacity for all your quick-access airport items.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The case is before the Connecticut Office of the Claims Commissioner, which grants permission to sue the state.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Law of Return, Israeli law, passed by the Knesset (parliament) in July 1950, that grants Jews the right to immigrate (or make aliyah) to the country and receive Israeli citizenship.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
City Manager Maraskeshia Smith has proposed cuts that include laying off or demoting 37 employees, cutting violence prevention grants and shortening neighborhood pool hours.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The package would create a series of new county arts programs, including direct grants to artists, a county artist-in-residence program and money to support spaces that showcase artists and their work.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 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.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
The grants and loans were issued only when certain conditions were met by the recipients.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
In addition to the base incentive rate, there are several additional grants available.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The initiative will offer workforce development grants, training opportunities and technical support to small businesses.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
This comes after the department last year allowed more than 100 grants for human trafficking survivors to expire, affecting more than 5,000 victims, despite Congress allocating $88 million for these services.
—Andrea Hagan, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Small businesses along East Colfax Avenue may be eligible for grants of up to $15,000 as construction continues on Denver's Bus Rapid Transit project.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Admission is only $10 (less for seniors and children), which grants you access to miles of trails, reptile exhibits, and a dreamy butterfly house.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The companies will be rewarded via California Competes, a program within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development that grants tax credits to firms located in the state.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The law also grants affordable housing developers one or more incentives to deviate from local regulations and reduce the cost of the project.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026
The Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard® comes with complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver status for the first year, and the Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard® grants cardholders Gold status for the first year.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The treasurer also chairs the Tax Credit Allocation Committee, which grants hundreds of millions in low-income housing tax credits annually.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The Bugatti Brussels 3-piece Set grants you three shiny-new hardside spinners at 81 percent off, while the roomy Members Only Packable Tote is only $35 and boasts an impressive capacity for all your quick-access airport items.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The case is before the Connecticut Office of the Claims Commissioner, which grants permission to sue the state.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Law of Return, Israeli law, passed by the Knesset (parliament) in July 1950, that grants Jews the right to immigrate (or make aliyah) to the country and receive Israeli citizenship.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grants
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Housing First, with its emphasis on permanent subsidies, is enormously expensive, and the lion’s share of the budget is consumed by a small minority of beneficiaries who have already been housed.—
Christopher Calton,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Other regions are offering subsidies to renovate, or even giving properties away for free, provided buyers commit to living in them.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Like most other women’s colleges in the US, Smith, a small liberal arts college, admits trans women.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Ice, Ice Baby Spritz cocktails have been dominating warm-weather drinking for years, admits Charly Naranjo, sommelier at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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The act confers additional deduction benefits for overtime hours.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
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The man received a bone marrow donation from his brother, who has a rare genetic mutation called CCR5Δ32 that confers resistance to HIV-1, the most common type of human immunodeficiency virus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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But others were planted with random allotments of four and 12 species, reflecting the middle and upper ends of tree diversity in similar-sized areas of our local forests.—
John Parker,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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The fires scorched some ranchers’ pastures and federal grazing allotments.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But after making the call, Ferraz confesses there are no recordings and that Creasy will have to find another way to take down Carmo, Soares and Tappen.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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In the heart-wrenching Season 2 finale, Morgan and Karadec’s investigation into a poolside death at a Los Angeles hotel resulted in the arrest of Lucia, a guest relations manager who confesses to tipping off and then covering for the conman who murdered a home improvement reality show host.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Today, the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, which awards $150,000 annually to women and non-binary writers with books published in Canada and the US, announced its 2026 shortlist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Snyder said construction on the pavilion is expected to begin once the village awards a contract this month.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those ties, as Jäger acknowledges, are often forged in and around schools.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The play also acknowledges, albeit in a humorous way, that women wield tremendous power for peace, which is borne out today as well.—
Marie-Claire Beaulieu,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
Verb
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January 20 – February 18 Pulling back slightly gives you a clearer read on everything today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Buxton knows the plan — a fighting retreat that saves ownership money but still gives the team the chance to regroup and compete for a division title with strong starting pitching and an aggressive, small-ball approach from a young, athletic lineup.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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“Grants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grants. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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