as in grant
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
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Recent Examples of subsidy
The outlet also said the plan represents a shift away from long-standing import subsidies toward direct assistance for citizens.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Last year, insurers pocketed Obamacare subsidies for nearly 12 million exchange enrollees who were not using their coverage.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The debate revolved around the extension of enhanced premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump highlighted the fight over health coverage, reiterating his opposition to extending those subsidies and insisting to his party’s lawmakers that his stance would be embraced by voters.
—Alicia Diaz, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Last year, insurers pocketed Obamacare subsidies for nearly 12 million exchange enrollees who were not using their coverage.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The debate revolved around the extension of enhanced premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump highlighted the fight over health coverage, reiterating his opposition to extending those subsidies and insisting to his party’s lawmakers that his stance would be embraced by voters.
—Alicia Diaz, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidy
Noun
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The district board is set to adopt its 2025-26 grant award list at its regular meeting Tuesday.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Getting money out the door has been further complicated by layoffs that have gutted offices overseeing grants on chronic disease prevention, HIV, maternal mortality and more.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Arkansas Department of Human Services spokesperson Gavin Lesnick did not respond to an email requesting clarification on the minimum allotments.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Starting November 1, Propel and GiveDirectly launched an emergency cash initiative to deliver $50 payments to households with children who receive the maximum SNAP allotment—an indicator of extreme financial need.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The benefit reductions for November are temporary, and SNAP recipients are expected to receive full benefits once the government shutdown ends and regular appropriations have been approved.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The postal service is primarily self-funded and doesn't depend on the appropriations process to continue running as usual.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidy. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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