trust funds

noun

plural of trust fund
as in funds

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  1. funds
  2. benefits
  3. legacies
  4. endowments
  5. stipends
  6. allowances
  7. advances
Noun
  • Lawmakers accused Peña of using his political influence to steer hundreds of millions of dollars in public funds into Ueno while regulators overlooked risky insider lending.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • As the value of their investments drops, funds that borrowed to buy those stocks can face demands from lenders or brokers to put up more cash or collateral.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of funds
Noun
  • If approved, Measure M would charge property owners $95 per parcel each year with exemptions available for some seniors and people receiving disability benefits.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The ordinance, approved Tuesday and introduced by Mayor John Heilman, allows people to register their multi-partner relationships with the city, giving them rights to hospital visitation and additional tenant protections, among other benefits.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • The archaeologists found direct evidence of its use, gathered from a combination of seeds and human hair—together these provide new insights into ancient societies and their cultural legacies’ potential influence on our world today, experts say.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Established in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the lives and legacies of the songwriters behind the world’s most enduring songs.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of legacies
Noun
  • DePaul University’s College of Law has been renamed after an alum whose $30 million gift will fund endowments, scholarships, faculty fellowships and a new law center, the school announced.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The bank also offers loans to help nonprofits bridge funding cycles and socially responsible investment options for reserves or endowments.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of endowments
Noun
  • Jackson County approved money that will pay for supplies and pay stipends to the artists and students doing the work, said Mendez.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Reimbursements and stipends for wellness programs such as gym memberships, wearables, personal training and nutrition services may also be available.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of stipends
Noun
  • Under the bill, once a court ruling is final, the money could be deducted from family allowances and housing aid.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In France, unions are asking for fatter government pensions and paychecks, along with increases in housing assistance, family allowances and a minimum-income benefit.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of allowances
Noun
  • Financial and coding advances Financial research represents another major application for Hy4.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • One of the most exciting advances in mobile computing just hit store shelves, as laptops with Nvidia's Spark-class processors are rolling out.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of advances
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