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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
At the time, many homes for seniors were reluctant to accept new residents whose room, board and caregiving costs were being subsidized by Medicaid, records show.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Several Asian governments also subsidize fuel, which is increasingly expensive as oil prices continue to climb upwards.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
And without state funds subsidizing the cost of tipping fees, the transfer station’s rates could rise, Antonacci said.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
On top of changes to Medicaid, the recent expiration of enhanced tax credits that heavily subsidized the cost of health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, will add to the country’s uninsured numbers In coming years.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Several Asian governments also subsidize fuel, which is increasingly expensive as oil prices continue to climb upwards.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
And without state funds subsidizing the cost of tipping fees, the transfer station’s rates could rise, Antonacci said.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
On top of changes to Medicaid, the recent expiration of enhanced tax credits that heavily subsidized the cost of health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, will add to the country’s uninsured numbers In coming years.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Proceeds from the annual registration fee would help fund lowrider public exhibitions, cultural events and programs that preserve lowrider history.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Humanitarian experts say there's been a slower international response to fund aid during this war compared to previous conflicts like Ukraine, which could reflect growing pressure to invest in security over aid at a time when the world is in turmoil.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Big Tech is increasingly tapping private equity, private credit and using debt to finance the capital-intensive build-out of the facilities.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The project, which is not directly affiliated with the Navy, will be privately financed.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Subsidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidize. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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