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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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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
Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Yields on cash-equivalent investments like money market funds , certificates of deposit and Treasury bills follow the Federal Reserve ‘s interest-rate moves.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
Short of Congress stepping in to mandate changes or fund the kind of pricey studies to fill the gaps from previous research, Keefe said the agency faced more pressing public health priorities for its limited food budget.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
SickKids Foundation is a Canadian organization established in 1972 to raise funds for The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Yields on cash-equivalent investments like money market funds , certificates of deposit and Treasury bills follow the Federal Reserve ‘s interest-rate moves.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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The money will fund EVgo’s plans to install approximately 7,500 chargers at roughly 1,100 charging stations across the US over the next five years, with a particular focus on fast-charging 350kW stalls that can charge two vehicles simultaneously.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
Short of Congress stepping in to mandate changes or fund the kind of pricey studies to fill the gaps from previous research, Keefe said the agency faced more pressing public health priorities for its limited food budget.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their placeholder budget numbers for 2025 had called for a reduction in player payroll, which might still be achieved even if the club can win the bidding for Burnes — a market that is expected to exceed $200 million — as well as Adames.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the face of such threats, some in Congress seem content to settle for budget caps that arbitrarily set the level of defense spending without regard for what is needed.Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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The energy requirements of data centers are huge, so harnessing those resources requires collaboration, which means effective harnessing of the potential of AI requires collaboration.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a crowded luxury field, these collaborations mean smaller brands have access to a behemoth’s resources and audience, with a lower barrier to entry for customers.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thus, there could be support for oil prices in the short-term, perhaps adding $10 a barrel in the first half of 2025, but then an agreement would restore the sanctioned supply and bring pressure on the market later.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Testing has been so limited until now that scientists have not been able to get a clear picture of how much of the raw milk supply has been affected.Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Richemont will also make available a six-year revolving credit facility of 100 million euros to finance YNAP’s general corporate needs, including working capital.Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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The statewide motor vehicle surtax of 0.03% has been collected since 2003, and applies to all retail sales, leases and transfers of motor vehicles and is used to finance transportation improvements.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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The company is heavily subsidizing the exec’s travel, without even getting a tax deduction if there’s no bona fide security reason to take the plane for a weekend jaunt to Aspen.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those tariffs largely reflected the government's conclusion that China was unfairly subsidizing those industries.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This step takes a lot more money than most people realize and can often require funding of at least 20% of the total budget of a film, including to acquire rights, commission a screenplay, and escrow deposits to attach talent.Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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My business generates about $18,000 a month in passive income, based on my calculations from a recent month’s deposits.Amy Landino, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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This includes functions such as product research, inventory management, and customer service—all to make sure each store is optimized for success.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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For those businesses, the steadier patterns enable improved planning capabilities and more predictable inventory management.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And fortunately, a lot of the bells and whistles never came into play since people kept getting voted out with idols in their pockets or were unable to find idols and advantages that were hidden (literally) right underneath them.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The front slanted pockets and back zip pocket can carry wallets, shades, and phones.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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