trust funds

Definition of trust fundsnext
plural of trust fund

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Noun
  • Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, regular funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – also known as SNAP, food stamps and CalFresh in California – were depleted at the end of October.
    Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The deal would reinstate federal workers who had received reduction in force, or layoff, notices and reimburse states that spent their own funds to keep federal programs running during the shutdown.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Schools would become responsible for paying wages, benefits, and workers' compensation.
    ANDREW DESTIN, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
  • But propagating roses in winter has major benefits, too—especially for hardwood cuttings which can be difficult to root during the growing season.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Players who shine brightest in playoff games can create legacies and enhance their Hall of Fame credentials, especially at the quarterback position.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Living legacies Many centenarians leave remarkable philanthropic legacies.
    Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Consider Brazil, Canada and the United States — three large continental countries with long coastlines, deep interiors and abundant endowments of natural resources, including those for agriculture, mining, energy and forestry.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
  • While endowments don’t serve as a blank check, schools can still pull from them in times of need.
    Todd L. Pittinsky, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • During session, lawmakers use the per-diem stipends to pay for things like hotels or apartments in Des Moines, as well as gas when traveling to and from the Capitol.
    Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The government has also offered some relief in the form of $7-a-month stipends that can be used in grocery stores to buy basic necessities.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • State laws vary on headphone use behind the wheel, but the USA TODAY Cars team took a look at which states have laws against driving with headphones or earbuds, and which states make at least some allowances for phone calls.
    Vanessa Countryman, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
  • According to the filing, Pepsi allegedly reinforced that gap by offering Walmart promotional payments, allowances and data-sharing services that were not extended to other retailers.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Braddy’s motive, investigators say, was that he was spurned by Shandelle, who had repeatedly rejected his advances.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Today’s entire schedule contains fewer than 160 antigens, thanks to advances in vaccine technology that allow precise targeting of only the components needed for protection.
    Jake Scott, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Trust funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust%20funds. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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