Synonyms of subsidized

subsidized

verb

past tense of subsidize

1

as in funded

to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income

the museum is annually subsidized by funds from several major corporations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• funded
• financed
• endowed
• established
• supported
• organized
• donated
• sponsored
• founded
• contributed
• granted
• promoted
• awarded
• subscribed
• underwrote
• bequeathed
• backed
• capitalized
• invested (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• received
• defunded
• drew
• disendowed
• subsisted

2

as in financed

to provide money for

housing for the elderly that was subsidized by the federal government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• funded
• financed
• supported
• capitalized
• sponsored
• endowed
• bankrolled
• underwrote
• staked
• endorsed
• backed
• paid
• advocated
• aided
• maintained
• patronized
• championed
• refinanced
• provided (for)
• defrayed
• paid up
• grubstaked
• paid off
• nourished
• liquidated
• cofinanced
• refunded
• footed
• sprang (for)
• stood
• discharged
• settled
• recompensed
• quit
• cleared

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defunded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subsidized

Much of that sum—$250 million—comes from his contract with the Saudi Pro League’s Al Nassr, which is believed to be subsidized by commercial agreements orchestrated by the club. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The state’s leaders believed subsidized higher education would serve the greater good and seed economic growth. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The governments of the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and several small Caribbean countries have subsidized energy costs—a costly proposition as high prices persist. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

There's fear among global automakers that Chinese rivals, like BYD and Geely, which are heavily subsidized by their governments, could flood global markets, undercutting domestic production and vehicle prices. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Beyond what the county is required to pay toward Plans A and B as the employer, Colfax said the plans have been subsidized by tens of millions of dollars. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026

Beyond Medicaid, about three-quarters of school lunches are now fully or partially subsidized. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

Big-name restaurateurs had their rent and startup costs subsidized. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Under Gavi’s cofinancing model, low- and middle-income countries’ initial vaccine purchases are subsidized by contributions from high-income countries and other investors. — Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026