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
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Under state law, religious colleges can’t receive EASE grants.
—Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, many organizations receive less than that amount, often after delays that can stretch one to three years, and demand for the program has exceeded available funding in recent years, with applications far outpacing the number of grants awarded, according to federal data.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Under state law, religious colleges can't receive EASE grants.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Amazon recently launched the Amazon Hobart Community Fund, a $150,000 community fund commitment where providers, nonprofits, community groups and individuals can apply for grants up to $10,000 to support projects that mean something to the community.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In order for a plan to proceed, the Fort Worth City Council would have to approve several grants to move the project forward.
—Samuel O’Neal April 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Today, a similar community effort — donations and grants to plug financial holes each year — keeps it afloat.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The Improvement District is a quasi-governmental organization run by a board comprised of residents and business owners focused on things like home repair grants, community events and infrastructure investment.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Ed Silverman, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
From my reading of the Constitution, the 14th Amendment pretty clearly grants citizenship to everyone born in America.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Residents are rightfully furious that their voices are systematically marginalized by a process that grants the applicant extensive time and resources while limiting community input to mere three-minute snippets.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
But in Washington, the Guard operates under a distinct framework that grants the president broader latitude.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond this, the sixth stretch grants walkers access to the South West’s Channel coast before swinging round at England’s most southerly point onto Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Community grants The Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Program cycle for 2026 is open through March 27.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Its 2019 constitution grants citizens the right to demonstrate, but a law more specifically defining that right is stalled in the legislature, leaving those who take to the street in legal limbo.
—Dave Sherwood, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
The attack grants him immortality and an unquenchable taste for blood.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
The school is run by the nonprofit group Shining Hope for Communities and many students attend through grants.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Under state law, religious colleges can’t receive EASE grants.
—Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, many organizations receive less than that amount, often after delays that can stretch one to three years, and demand for the program has exceeded available funding in recent years, with applications far outpacing the number of grants awarded, according to federal data.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Under state law, religious colleges can't receive EASE grants.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Amazon recently launched the Amazon Hobart Community Fund, a $150,000 community fund commitment where providers, nonprofits, community groups and individuals can apply for grants up to $10,000 to support projects that mean something to the community.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In order for a plan to proceed, the Fort Worth City Council would have to approve several grants to move the project forward.
—Samuel O’Neal April 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Today, a similar community effort — donations and grants to plug financial holes each year — keeps it afloat.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The Improvement District is a quasi-governmental organization run by a board comprised of residents and business owners focused on things like home repair grants, community events and infrastructure investment.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Gilead owns a roughly 25% stake in Galapagos, and has an agreement with the company that grants access to its drug-discovery platform.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
From my reading of the Constitution, the 14th Amendment pretty clearly grants citizenship to everyone born in America.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Residents are rightfully furious that their voices are systematically marginalized by a process that grants the applicant extensive time and resources while limiting community input to mere three-minute snippets.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
But in Washington, the Guard operates under a distinct framework that grants the president broader latitude.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond this, the sixth stretch grants walkers access to the South West’s Channel coast before swinging round at England’s most southerly point onto Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Community grants The Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Program cycle for 2026 is open through March 27.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Its 2019 constitution grants citizens the right to demonstrate, but a law more specifically defining that right is stalled in the legislature, leaving those who take to the street in legal limbo.
—Dave Sherwood, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
The attack grants him immortality and an unquenchable taste for blood.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grants
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That prompted Whitmer and bipartisan leaders to set aside $1 billion in new corporate subsidies to compete with southern states for big manufacturers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fares will likely never be high enough to cover all mass transit costs without the massive public subsidies being granted each year.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Canales admits the loss of Robinson leaves a hole in the defensive line rotation.—
Mike Kaye
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boyde admits the long drives recently have had her thinking more about the war.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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In their comments, industry groups, the Indoor Tanning Association and the American Suntanning Association, dispute the scientific evidence that exposure to UV radiation at a young age, including from tanning beds, confers greater risk.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 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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And the position manages allotments and the facilities’ budget, tracks expenditures, invoices, accounts payable and receivables, lease structures and lease management, and matters related to program needs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Full operational capability for the first battery depends on completing missile allotments and integration processes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 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
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Created to honor the legacy and impact of late Charlotte Observer Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell, the scholarship awards $10,000 annually via the Hornets Foundation to a journalism student enrolled at a university or college in North Carolina.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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The newest award, now in its 4th year, is The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award, which awards $2,000 for an outstanding work of art featuring flowers, trees, plants and landscapes.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The city's oldest civic group recently added a webpage that acknowledges difficult parts of their history.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The campaign acknowledges that the strike will be inconvenient, but argues that disruption is a central feature rather than a downside of general strikes.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Grants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grants. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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