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as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
the National Park Service received an increased appropriation for wildlife management
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as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the insurgents' appropriation of the house for their headquarters
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Recent Examples of appropriation
The House on May 21 approved a $537 million proposal to replenish appropriations for elder home care services, homelessness prevention, child care assistance, and more, and to authorize funding for collective bargaining agreements.
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State House News Service, Boston Herald, 14 July 2025
Operating under the belief that pocket rescissions are legal, a cascade of similar requests could soon be made, potentially resulting in billions of dollars not spent, contrary to appropriations law.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
It is authorized to employ about 600 full-time workers and was given a two-year budget of about $137 million in the appropriations act Abbott signed Sunday.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The original text of the Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act called for the NASA administrator and the Smithsonian to jointly develop a plan for moving Discovery prior to appropriations being made by Congress.
—ArsTechnica, 4 July 2025
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State House News Service, Boston Herald, 14 July 2025
Operating under the belief that pocket rescissions are legal, a cascade of similar requests could soon be made, potentially resulting in billions of dollars not spent, contrary to appropriations law.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
It is authorized to employ about 600 full-time workers and was given a two-year budget of about $137 million in the appropriations act Abbott signed Sunday.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The original text of the Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act called for the NASA administrator and the Smithsonian to jointly develop a plan for moving Discovery prior to appropriations being made by Congress.
—ArsTechnica, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriation
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The number of uninsured people could spike further if Trump and his congressional allies don't renew additional federal subsidies for low- and moderate-income Americans who buy health coverage on state insurance marketplaces.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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More top news stories: Cuts outlined in President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget mean some groups stand to lose federal funds that support medical services like testing and HIV treatment, as well as nonmedical patient supports such as housing and food subsidies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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But the federal government’s takeover presents a unique opportunity to reclaim the future of the Penn-area neighborhood.—
Tony Simone,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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The takeover led to a mass resignation of appointees and advisors, including Shonda Rhimes and Renée Fleming.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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So far, no one has publicly called for GM to return any of the grant money, though the agreement contains provisions that if the company was to violate the terms, the state has the right to clawback the funds, according to GM.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
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The grants were first established in a law passed in 1965, according to the lawsuit.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Since moving into his new home, Frankie has had ongoing health issues, including a seizure that led to vet visits, blood tests, and scans.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In making arrests, the federal government allegedly went against both immigration laws and the Fourth Amendment, which protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, the plaintiffs argue.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Often the weekly allotment is depleted after just one or two days.—
Scott Maucione,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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Nearly $1 trillion in cuts to state Medicaid allotments nationwide may not be fully implemented until 2027 or 2028, leaving big choices ahead for the state of Minnesota, which determines how federal Medicaid dollars are distributed, said Karen Kleinhans, chief executive of Community Dental Care.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
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Olson said the preliminary approvals — the annexation agreement, rezoning, PUD and preliminary PUD plan — could be up for a vote by the City Council in August.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Not one person − with every seat filled, many standing, and some overflowing into the hall − said annexation was a good idea.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Appropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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