1
as in budget
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
our club has a fund for parties—which we like to have as often as possible
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2
as in resources
funds plural
available money
my funds were a little low, so I asked my favorite lending institution—Dad—for a small advance on my first paycheck
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
we have a deep fund of volunteers to call on when there is an unexpected need for help
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as in to finance
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
her will funded a new science center for her beloved alma mater
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as in to subsidize
to provide money for
Dad advised me to get a job because he wasn't going to fund my social life forever
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Recent Examples of fund
Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The total abolishment of US funds entering Afghanistan has long been in the works.
—Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
Catherine Muccigrosso
july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Mayes wrote a letter last year to the BIA and its parent agency, the U.S. Department of the Interior, asking officials to fund crucial grid reliability updates as soon as possible and provide cooling centers and ice giveaways during power disruptions, among other actions.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Traditional money market funds can be liquidated within a day or two, though redeeming shares only happens during market hours.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The total abolishment of US funds entering Afghanistan has long been in the works.
—Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
Verb
Moore has sourced, funded and managed more than $2 billion in commercial real estate loans over the past 15 years.
—Catherine Muccigrosso
july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Mayes wrote a letter last year to the BIA and its parent agency, the U.S. Department of the Interior, asking officials to fund crucial grid reliability updates as soon as possible and provide cooling centers and ice giveaways during power disruptions, among other actions.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund
Noun
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The State Department is seeking $2.9 billion in funding to continue HIV-AIDS programs in the next fiscal year—far lower than PEPFAR's current budget of more than $4 billion.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 July 2025
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In 2015, a House bill cut $75 million from LSC’s budget—nearly 20%—bringing it down to $300 million, the lowest since 1999.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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These solutions enabled companies to reduce lead times, decrease working capital requirements, and improve uptime by ensuring the availability of supply for critical parts. 2024: Strategic Necessity Achieved 2024 marked the inflection point at which AI became integral to supply chain resilience.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Most large resorts have established hurricane protocols—including emergency generators, stocked supplies, and training to help guests shelter in place if needed.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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In 2009, Ellison raised $350 million, some from his father, to finance a five-year agreement with Paramount to co-produce movies.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Fortunately, the upfront costs shouldn’t be too expensive for Tesla to finance.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
Verb
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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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Don't spend money on stupid things, and don't subsidize biased media.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Investment, insurance and annuity products are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed, are not deposits, are not insured by any federal government agency, are not a condition to any banking service or activity and may lose value.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Rethink inventory management with smarter forecasting.—
Michael Wu,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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However, as pre-tariff inventory dwindles in the second half of the year, both new and used car prices are expected to rise.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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This midi frock features a round-neckline, short sleeves, and roomy pockets, and it’s designed with a drawstring waist for a personalized fit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Donations of new school supplies are needed, including pencils, pens, crayons, scissors, notebooks, paper, glue sticks, pocket folders, erasers and hand sanitizer.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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