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
Off Campus, adapted from a series of books by the Canadian writer Elle Kennedy, is about a music student named Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) who subsidizes her studies with shift work at the stadium where Garrett is a star player on the college hockey team.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
While federal flood insurance subsidizes risky coastal and waterfront development for wealthier homeowners by lowering the cost of living in these areas, many low-income households in flood-prone areas remain stuck with risky properties and little help.
—Ivis García, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
And the government subsidizes mortgages, so taking on leverage is easier.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
And the government subsidizes mortgages, so taking on leverage is easier.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
On Monday, Reuters reported that Tokyo was likely to issue fresh debt for an extra budget so as to cushion the economic blow from the Middle East war as the country subsidizes energy bills.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Provincetown is not eligible for Essential Air Service (EAS), a federal program that subsidizes flights in more than 170 communities nationwide, because the town is considered too close to Logan Airport in Boston and a different Cape Cod airport, in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to qualify.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 12 May 2026
To mitigate that, Sheinbaum’s government subsidizes the price of both fuels, but the move could affect other areas of Mexicans’ lives.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The enterprise subsidizes care for 176,000 Coloradans on Connect for Health Colorado and 6,700 undocumented immigrants on OmniSalud.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
While federal flood insurance subsidizes risky coastal and waterfront development for wealthier homeowners by lowering the cost of living in these areas, many low-income households in flood-prone areas remain stuck with risky properties and little help.
—Ivis García, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
And the government subsidizes mortgages, so taking on leverage is easier.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
And the government subsidizes mortgages, so taking on leverage is easier.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
On Monday, Reuters reported that Tokyo was likely to issue fresh debt for an extra budget so as to cushion the economic blow from the Middle East war as the country subsidizes energy bills.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Provincetown is not eligible for Essential Air Service (EAS), a federal program that subsidizes flights in more than 170 communities nationwide, because the town is considered too close to Logan Airport in Boston and a different Cape Cod airport, in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to qualify.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 12 May 2026
To mitigate that, Sheinbaum’s government subsidizes the price of both fuels, but the move could affect other areas of Mexicans’ lives.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The enterprise subsidizes care for 176,000 Coloradans on Connect for Health Colorado and 6,700 undocumented immigrants on OmniSalud.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidizes
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Beyond job creation, groups like Climate Jobs Illinois and the AFL-CIO argue that data centers provide communities with a reliable source of property tax revenue that funds local schools and infrastructure.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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To avoid causing voters financial pain, lawmakers may try to take the more politically expedient path by allowing Social Security and Medicare to tap general revenue that funds other parts of the federal government.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Taxes from tabs go to the state Highway User Tax Distribution Fund, which finances Minnesota’s highway system.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Supporters of the market counter that private money often finances the excavation, preservation, and study of fossils that might otherwise remain buried indefinitely.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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The unique porous structure of this magnesium foam endows the material with exceptional mechanical properties, combining high formability with high energy absorption.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 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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Goldman advises hyperscalers, underwrites chip company offerings, and sits at the table with the companies building the very infrastructure Covello was interrogating.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 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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The new prototype is the final aircraft to join Vertical’s flight test fleet before the Company completes Critical Design Review (CDR), a major programme milestone that establishes the design baseline for certification.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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The rule establishes a process to determine how contracts will be prohibited.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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“Subsidizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidizes. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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