as in grant
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
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Recent Examples of subsidy
The administration said Canada and other countries engage in lumber subsidies that disadvantage the United States.
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Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, politicians criticize EV funding, even though the fossil fuel industry receives $120 billion in subsidies annually.
—Jim Brock, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
The country can, and does regularly, provide its domestic manufacturers with subsidies to up their capacity for production while keeping prices palatable for brands doing business there.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025
Noboa’s administration secured a $4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, implementing tax hikes and subsidy reductions to stabilize public finances—moves that, while aimed at long-term economic stability, have strained his approval ratings.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, politicians criticize EV funding, even though the fossil fuel industry receives $120 billion in subsidies annually.
—Jim Brock, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
The country can, and does regularly, provide its domestic manufacturers with subsidies to up their capacity for production while keeping prices palatable for brands doing business there.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025
Noboa’s administration secured a $4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, implementing tax hikes and subsidy reductions to stabilize public finances—moves that, while aimed at long-term economic stability, have strained his approval ratings.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidy
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This week, a federal antisemitism task force announced a review of Harvard's federal grants and contracts, worth nearly $9 billion, as the university faces an investigation into campus antisemitism, and Princeton University confirmed dozens of its research grants have been halted.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The ready-to-wear award went to Rachel Scott of Diotima, which received a grant and access to a Google mentorship program created in partnership with FTUS.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The education policy nonprofit acknowledged progress with basic allotment increase, special education formula updates and bilingual student funding.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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That's an especially big caveat for subscribers to the faster Fusion plan, which is still subject to the same data allotments.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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Tuition makes up about 19% of WSU’s $1.3 billion budget, the second highest source behind state appropriations at 26%, with the $16 billion shortfall in Olympia looming overhead.—
Tim Clouser | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carter had faced accusations of cultural appropriation in the past, and even on the website, her inspiration is vaguely credited.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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