as in grants
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of subsidies
Republicans said the expansions from the pandemic era went too far and tried to persuade Democrats to fund a temporary spending bill that didn't address the expiring ACA subsidies, with promises of discussing ways to continue the subsidies later.
—
Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Given the bloc’s strained finances, any subsidies would likely be targeted and temporary.
—Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
The agency, known as LACAHSA, bills itself as a one-stop shop for affordable housing financing with offers of construction loans, permanent loans, rental subsidies and other types of funding products.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Around the world, especially in Asia where many countries depend heavily on Middle Eastern supplies, governments have scrambled to implement short-term measures and subsidies in order to address shortages in fuel and other commodities and rising inflation.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
They were meant originally as temporary subsidies through the COVID-19 pandemic, but many families came to depend on those subsidies.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The funds could cover clean-up, public infrastructure, development subsidies and other partnerships with local developers though the county’s Emerging and Diverse Developers program.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Braun said about 14,000 low-income children would soon be eligible for vouchers that provide free and reduced child care subsidies by late May.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
However, policymakers were forced to backtrack on this course last year following protests from European farmers, who already rely on subsidies and cannot afford a levy on emissions.
—Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Given the bloc’s strained finances, any subsidies would likely be targeted and temporary.
—Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
The agency, known as LACAHSA, bills itself as a one-stop shop for affordable housing financing with offers of construction loans, permanent loans, rental subsidies and other types of funding products.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Around the world, especially in Asia where many countries depend heavily on Middle Eastern supplies, governments have scrambled to implement short-term measures and subsidies in order to address shortages in fuel and other commodities and rising inflation.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
They were meant originally as temporary subsidies through the COVID-19 pandemic, but many families came to depend on those subsidies.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The funds could cover clean-up, public infrastructure, development subsidies and other partnerships with local developers though the county’s Emerging and Diverse Developers program.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Braun said about 14,000 low-income children would soon be eligible for vouchers that provide free and reduced child care subsidies by late May.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
However, policymakers were forced to backtrack on this course last year following protests from European farmers, who already rely on subsidies and cannot afford a levy on emissions.
—Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidies
Noun
-
The governor's warning comes as Dallas continues to depend on state and federal grants to support police staffing, equipment and public safety programs.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
-
As a charter operator, Urban Prep receives federal grants and per-pupil funding from CPS.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
All of it costs farmers more in a year hit hard by weather, and with the potential for some farmers, like those in the South Platte River Basin, to get reductions in their irrigation water allotments.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
Monday Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is slated to testify before the House appropriations committee.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Know More Collins, first elected to the Senate in 1996, chairs the chamber’s powerful appropriations committee.—
Colin Campbell,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Subsidies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
