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
As the deadline to keep the government funded fast approaches at the end of the month, congressional Democrats are vowing a fight over health care, possibly forcing a shutdown unless Republicans agree to restore Medicaid cuts and extend Obamacare subsidies.
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
This is especially true for those eligible for low-income plans or Lifeline subsidy, which by definition are not available in a bulk billing arrangement.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In a city that traditionally avoids subsidies, Republican leaders are now considering tax relief measures in what appears to be a bid to win over voters through direct economic relief.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
An analysis from August found that if subsidies expire at the end of the year, premiums could go up by a median of 18% nationwide, meaning half would rise by less, and half by more.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
This is especially true for those eligible for low-income plans or Lifeline subsidy, which by definition are not available in a bulk billing arrangement.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In a city that traditionally avoids subsidies, Republican leaders are now considering tax relief measures in what appears to be a bid to win over voters through direct economic relief.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
An analysis from August found that if subsidies expire at the end of the year, premiums could go up by a median of 18% nationwide, meaning half would rise by less, and half by more.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidy
Noun
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Kanyinsola adds that the grants that are offered by the organization and relationships with retailers have also been highlights of hers.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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While the grant funding the city has received will only cover the four fast-track projects, chief climate resilience officer Julia Chase noted that recently approved California Proposition 4 provides $10 billion for climate projects.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At our age, we’re not really supposed to ingest an entire year’s salt allotment in one sitting.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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All of the killings happened within 7 miles across two grazing allotments, and range riders and shepherds reported hearing wolf cries in the area on several occasions.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Without the congressional appropriation, CPB cannot fulfill the mission Congress assigned to us.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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These obligations are rooted in the trust responsibility and enacted through Congressional authorization and appropriation.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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