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as in to fund
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
the museum is annually subsidized by funds from several major corporations
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as in to finance
to provide money for
housing for the elderly that was subsidized by the federal government
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Recent Examples of subsidize
If Beijing now doubles down on subsidizing both cutting-edge and traditional industries, the result could be an even greater glut of Chinese products globally, exacerbating trade frictions.
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Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
In subsequent years, Congress has continued to shape where Americans live, in part by subsidizing flood insurance, electricity rates and development.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Huff said a portion of the Proposition 4 money could go to subsidizing those.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Football helps subsidize other programs, generates donations The Athletic Department’s total profit was less than $11 million in 2023, including the football program's $64 million profit.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
In subsequent years, Congress has continued to shape where Americans live, in part by subsidizing flood insurance, electricity rates and development.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Huff said a portion of the Proposition 4 money could go to subsidizing those.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Football helps subsidize other programs, generates donations The Athletic Department’s total profit was less than $11 million in 2023, including the football program's $64 million profit.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidize
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The bill would pay for the creation of new dog parks and fund the cleaning of streets where dog owners fail to clean up after their pets, the same source reported.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Any future accommodation will be privately funded by King Charles.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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And despite some analysts’ warnings of a chaotic aftermath should Maduro be ousted, a flood of foreign and private money could spare the US from having to finance the rebuilding of the Venezuelan government and economy.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Persian-language film, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, was selected to represent France — a decision that sparked debate due to its Iranian setting and cast, despite being almost entirely financed and produced in France.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Subsidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidize. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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