sponsored

Definition of sponsorednext
past tense of sponsor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sponsored Albertsons has sponsored the event since its inception, and Chevron joined in 2021 as the presenting sponsor. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsored
Verb
  • The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.
    Adam Bell April 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • This will be funded through a grant that the city says had to be used by June 30.
    Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The project, which is not directly affiliated with the Navy, will be privately financed.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Some commissioners have raised concerns about long-term funding, questioning whether the center will ultimately save money and how it would be financed beyond the first few years.
    Jim DeFede, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The bank initially underwrote EA’s financing on a sole basis late last year, when pricing and terms were at their tightest.
    Claire Ruckin, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Still, the funds largely underwrote the college’s Promise Program, which covers tuition, books, and supplies for roughly 1,800 local students each year.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Sponsored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsored. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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