1
as in to fund
to provide money for
a local business kindly financed the high school band's trip to New York City
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2
as in to establish
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
established a fund to finance a visiting lecturer position at the local college
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Recent Examples of finance
The move creates operational savings that can help finance investments in journalism and develop growth businesses, the company said in a message to employees.
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Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
The storefront on Milwaukee's near west side is being financed in part through a loan and a grant through First American Capital Corporation.
—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
But his budget is financed by county tax money overseen by the County Commission, which oversees almost all the rest of county government, including agencies such as Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
The combination of e-commerce and decline in shoppers led to a rise in vacant retail space, McShane said, leaving banks uninterested in financing new shopping stores.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
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Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
The storefront on Milwaukee's near west side is being financed in part through a loan and a grant through First American Capital Corporation.
—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
But his budget is financed by county tax money overseen by the County Commission, which oversees almost all the rest of county government, including agencies such as Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
The combination of e-commerce and decline in shoppers led to a rise in vacant retail space, McShane said, leaving banks uninterested in financing new shopping stores.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finance
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Thank David Stern It is widely assumed the NBA loses millions funding the WNBA, and that no team has actually turned a profit yet.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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Project shows kids their role in the scientific process The pilot project is funded by two grants totaling about $120,000, one from Wisconsin Sea Grant and the other from UW-Madison's Extension Innovation Grant program.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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And taxpayers have indirectly subsidized the private train company through federal grants to sheriff’s offices — for deputies to patrol Brightline’s tracks for trespassing pedestrians.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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But the taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize it.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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“Finance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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