1
as in funds
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 finances
to provide money for
housing for the elderly that was subsidized by the federal government
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Recent Examples of subsidizes
Medicaid subsidizes most of the medical care for children with severe special needs.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The organization subsidizes housing, manages the land, and, through Knoydart Renewables, supplies green energy to Inverie Bay.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The groups calls for the French government to recognize gastronomy as a cultural exception, a political designation that subsidizes other arts like cinema, theater and television.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
India already subsidizes fertilizer to ease the financial strain on farmers, but those subsidies leave less money for long-term farming investments.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The government no longer subsidizes the medication.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The Iowa Department of Transportation, which subsidizes bus service, especially for rural areas with limited airport access, is providing support for the expansion, Flix said in a news release.
—Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Through the Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) grant, Florida subsidizes equivalent degrees at private, nonprofit institutions at a cost of just $3,500 per student.
—Albert D. Mosley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
In 2012, Trinity joined the state's voucher program, which subsidizes the cost for lower-income students and students with disabilities to attend private schools using public funds.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The organization subsidizes housing, manages the land, and, through Knoydart Renewables, supplies green energy to Inverie Bay.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The groups calls for the French government to recognize gastronomy as a cultural exception, a political designation that subsidizes other arts like cinema, theater and television.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
India already subsidizes fertilizer to ease the financial strain on farmers, but those subsidies leave less money for long-term farming investments.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The government no longer subsidizes the medication.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The Iowa Department of Transportation, which subsidizes bus service, especially for rural areas with limited airport access, is providing support for the expansion, Flix said in a news release.
—Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Through the Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) grant, Florida subsidizes equivalent degrees at private, nonprofit institutions at a cost of just $3,500 per student.
—Albert D. Mosley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
In 2012, Trinity joined the state's voucher program, which subsidizes the cost for lower-income students and students with disabilities to attend private schools using public funds.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidizes
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The Archdiocese of Miami is making a desperate plea to the federal government, asking it to reconsider the cancellation of an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities that funds a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in South Florida.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The budget fully funds obligations of the SOA, a 2019 law that was meant to make school funding more equitable.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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The remaining funds, about 11 million euros, will go to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, which finances scientific programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the disease, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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By reinforcing our economic strength, digital trade underwrites our technological leadership and enhances our national security.—
Josh Kallmer,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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At its core, the bill establishes clear and consistent standard of fairness.—
Rep. Nick Menapace,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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For schools with bigger projects, Litardo said, the district also establishes a design advisory team like the one Sadowski joined.—
Maria Benevento,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Subsidizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidizes. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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