as in pocket
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 finances
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 subsidizes
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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Noun
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Shough is a prototypical pocket passer with a big frame (6 foot 5, 219 pounds) who spent seven years at three schools due to a series of injuries at Texas Tech, his second stop.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025 -
It’s also equipped with two wine glass holders, two cup holders and side pockets.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tools and resources to support you There are many tools and resources out there designed to support entrepreneurs.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Engaging with policymakers to support legislation that funds broadband expansion, subsidizes internet access for low-income families and integrates digital literacy into educational curricula is essential.—
Sumeet Grover,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Countervailing is when a foreign government subsidizes manufacturers to enable them to sell goods cheaply.—
Joe Hotchkiss,
USA TODAY,
4 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In turn, the government must borrow other money from the public to raise the cash needed.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Skilled thieves target specific homes and literally knock on the door and otherwise check to find a time when nobody is home, then the crooks burglarize the home quickly looking for jewelry and cash.—
Greg Fisher,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Funds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funds. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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