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
FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill will become law once King Charles III grants royal assent — a formality — and the hereditary peers will leave at the end of the current session of Parliament this spring, completing a political process begun a quarter century ago.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That organization, which issues grants for health, education and economic development initiatives in Black communities, was also subpoenaed last summer as part of the ongoing federal criminal investigation.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
That decision violates a law that grants oversight of state agencies and their actions to the legislative and judicial branches of government, attorneys with the Federal Defender Services of Idaho said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The ordinance grants the city manager unilateral authority to approve contracts worth up to $5 million when they are related to creating a temporary shelters for the homeless.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to the daily programming, AmPav membership grants access to business services, complimentary wi-fi, parties, publications, and food and beverages available to purchase.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
The pin grants exclusive access to areas like the weighing room, parade ring, and winners' enclosure.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
One ticket grants admission to all six championship games.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 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
Continue reading … BORDER BATTLE — Appeals court grants Trump reprieve on deportations hours before block.
—FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill will become law once King Charles III grants royal assent — a formality — and the hereditary peers will leave at the end of the current session of Parliament this spring, completing a political process begun a quarter century ago.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That organization, which issues grants for health, education and economic development initiatives in Black communities, was also subpoenaed last summer as part of the ongoing federal criminal investigation.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
That decision violates a law that grants oversight of state agencies and their actions to the legislative and judicial branches of government, attorneys with the Federal Defender Services of Idaho said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The ordinance grants the city manager unilateral authority to approve contracts worth up to $5 million when they are related to creating a temporary shelters for the homeless.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to the daily programming, AmPav membership grants access to business services, complimentary wi-fi, parties, publications, and food and beverages available to purchase.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
The pin grants exclusive access to areas like the weighing room, parade ring, and winners' enclosure.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
One ticket grants admission to all six championship games.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grants
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Many projects go to other countries offering subsidies and low costs while absorbing Hollywood know-how.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, energy importers like Chile and Mexico may see inflation tick up, which could fuel social unrest and force governments to expand subsidies.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 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 15 Mar. 2026.
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