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
To mitigate that, Sheinbaum’s government subsidizes the price of both fuels, but the move could affect other areas of Mexicans’ lives.
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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
The Essential Air Service (EAS) is a federal program that subsidizes airlines to serve smaller communities.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Medicaid subsidizes most of the medical care for children with severe special needs.
—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
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
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
The Essential Air Service (EAS) is a federal program that subsidizes airlines to serve smaller communities.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Medicaid subsidizes most of the medical care for children with severe special needs.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidizes
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Ukrainian officials argue that oil revenue directly funds Moscow’s full-scale invasion of the country, now in its fifth year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Addison, Highland Park and University Park residents had to choose whether to continue DART membership or to withdraw, reflecting ongoing concerns about rising costs, ridership levels and the value of the one-cent sales tax that funds the system.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
3 May 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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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 county board establishes goals and priorities every year on which the superintendent is evaluated.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Subsidizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidizes. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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